The Blessings of our Justification - Romans 5:1-11
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Introduction
Introduction
Justification By Faith
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Rom 4 - Abraham as an example
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,
No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.”
Justification by faith
But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
justifying n. — the act of declaring a verdict that someone is in full accordance with the requirements of the law (of God).
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The Bible Exposition Commentary Chapter Four: Live like a King! (Romans 5)
Since Romans is a book of logic, it is a book of “therefores.” We have the “therefore” of condemnation in Romans 3:20, justification in Romans 5:1, no condemnation in Romans 8:1, and dedication in Romans 12:1. In presenting his case, Paul has proved that the whole world is guilty before God, and that no one can be saved by religious deeds, such as keeping the Law. He has explained that God’s way of salvation has always been “by grace, through faith” (Eph. 2:8–9), and he has used Abraham as his illustration. If a reader of the letter stopped at this point, he would know that he needed to and could be saved.
But there is much more the sinner needs to know about justification by faith. Can he be sure that it will last? How is it possible for God to save a sinner through the death of Christ on the cross? Romans 5 is Paul’s explanation of the last two words in Romans 4: “our justification.” He explained two basic truths: the blessings of our justification (Rom. 5:1–11), and the basis for our justification (Rom. 5:12–21).
Blessings of our Justification
Peace with God
Love of God
Reconciled to God
Peace with God (vs. 1-4)
Peace with God (vs. 1-4)
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
Have been Justified by faith (past tense)
Have been Justified by faith (past tense)
Peace with God
Peace with God
Enemies with God
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.
And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds,
In our sin we turn away from God and are ungodly and unrighteous. (Rom 1:18)
We have peace with God… (Present tense)
peace n. — harmonious relations and freedom from disputes; especially during the absence of war.
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Grace of God
Grace of God
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
obtained access - opportunity of admittance n. — an opportunity to have access to the presence of a superior; especially for speaking with the superior.
Grace - grace n. — goodwill freely given (by God)
goodwill - a kindly feeling of approval and support : benevolent interest or concern
We Stand - to continue ⇔ stand v. — to continue, conceived of as occupying a particular state.
Rejoice in God
Rejoice in God
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Rejoice in Hope
Rejoice - to boast (show off) v. — to show off verbally.
Hope - hope (feeling) n. — the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled. (elpis hope; expectation) (vs. 2, 3, 11)
Glory of God - glory (state) n. — a state of high honor.
Holman New Testament Commentary: Romans A. The Benefits of Peace with God (5:1–11)
Because we have peace with God, and have received the gift of salvation by grace, we also enjoy the benefit of security—living life in the present in light of the hope and certainty of the future. Not only does life in the present have unknown factors over which we have little or no control, but also there is the factor of our own sinfulness. Paul stated earlier in this letter (3:23) that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” And yet here he says that “this grace in which we now stand” gives us hope of reclaiming, now in part but completely in the future, the glory of God which we were created by God to reflect.
Rejoice in our Sufferings
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
Sufferings - distress (state) n. — an oppressive state of physical, mental, social, or economic adversity.
Produces - to cultivate (prepare) v. — to prepare someone or something for use; especially by working it (like soil).
steadfast endurance n. — the power to withstand hardship or stress; especially the inward fortitude necessary.
Character - dependability n. — the quality of being proven to be dependable or reliable. (dokimē proven character (4x))
Shame - to dishonor v. — to bring shame or dishonor upon or fail to respect. (vs. 5)
Living in peace with God and living in the hopes of our eternal future, we rejoice in our current suffering knowing that It will produce Godly Character in us.
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
Love of God (vs. 5-8)
Love of God (vs. 5-8)
and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
God’s love in our hearts
God’s love in our hearts
and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
God Love - the Holy Spirit (5)
love (affection) n. — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection.
poured out - to be expressed ⇔ be poured out v. — to be or become expressed without restraint; conceived of as being or becoming poured out.
God is expressing His love and affection towards us who believe through the giving of the Holy Spirit.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
God’s love - Jesus Christ (6-8)
Expressed in His actions in our weakness (6)
Still weak - weak (morally) adjs. — wanting in moral strength, courage, or will.
Right Time - opportune time n. — a time that is suitable or advantageous for a particular purpose.
Christ died for the ungodly
Expressed in His actions in our sin (7-8)
sinner n. — a person who has disobeyed any divine command or neglected any duty.
Christ died for the Sinners
Reconciled to God (vs. 9-11)
Reconciled to God (vs. 9-11)
Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Saved from the wrath of God (9)
Saved from the wrath of God (9)
Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.
Be saved - to be saved (state) v. — to be or become delivered or rescued from sin (and consequential judgment).
Wrath of God - wrath (punishment) n. — the punitive outworking of God’s righteous indignation at sin; perhaps describing an anger long-building.
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.
Reconciled to God (10)
Reconciled to God (10)
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
Enemies - enemy (personal) n. — a personal enemy.
Stated earlier (Eph 2:1-3, Col 1:21)
Reconciled
Under the umbrella of Salvation (Saved) - to be saved (state) v. — to be or become delivered or rescued from sin (and consequential judgment).
Justification (Justified) - to be justified v. — to be or become judicially vindicated as having complied with the requirements of the law (of God).
Reconciled - to be reconciled v. — to be or become restored to favorable or friendly relations with another after a presumed wronged.
reconciled by the death of Jesus Christ
Reconciliation (11)
Reconciliation (11)
More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
We rejoice
Rejoice - to boast (show off) v. — to show off verbally.
In God through Jesus Christ for Reconciliation
Reconciliation - reconciliation (state) n. — the state of renewed friendship after disagreement or enmity.
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Takeaways
Takeaways
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New Status: Right with God & Forgiven
New Family: Included in God’s People
New Future: Transformed Life
All through Faith In Jesus Christ