The result of Justification

Romans 5:1–11 NASB95

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

We have established that man is justified by faith alone, apart from the works of the Law. Now the question becomes

Are there benefits to this faith-relationship?

What are the benefits of this faith-relationship?

Does it produce enduring qualities of life?

And Will it last?

In this chapter it sets forth the results of justification.

One must becomes thoroughly convicted that this righteousness by faith is practical and enduring.

Verse one

We have come to this conclusion from the last chapter, “Therefore, having been justified by faith.”

at a specific point in the time past and the person was the recipient rather than the actor in the event.

Justification is an event that happens at the point of faith and need not to be repeated, it is not a process.

(Now Sanctification is a process)

1. The Justified man has Pease with God.

we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Has or have here is the word greek word ‘echo’ meaning, to have, hold, keep, preserve. The verb is a present tense that indicates a continuous action.

Peace here is the word “eirene,” meaning peace, harmony, and order.

Therefore having been (past) Justified by faith. We hold, we keep, we are preserved in harmony and order with God.

Praise God.

This verb form here for peace refers to the binding together of things that have been separated.

So is what good word for this action? Reconciliation

a. Peace has come through the blood of Jesus on the cross.

Colossians 1:20 NASB95

20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.

b. Peace speaks of a new relationship, no more hostility and rebellion

c. Peace is a permanent standing as an acquitted person before God.

Peace is a gift from God that comes to the justified.

Hostility has ceased.

Justification has brought man and God together. There is peace.

Praise God.

2. The Justified man has access before God.

Romans 5:2 KJV 1900

2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Again the word is “echo” meaning, to have, hold, keep, preserve

Access is the word “prosagōgē” (pros-ag-ogue-ay.) Meaning approach, or introduction

Access has 2 ideas

1. Being introduced to the audience with a king

2. A landing stage of approach of a ship to the harbor.

Before or in his presents.

a. He has the right of approaching God

b. He can approach God

c. Coming into God’s Presence he finds grace (“chais”- Favor)

d. He has permanent standing in this grace (stand is the word “Histemi,” meaning to stand in complete and permanent position.)

Justification brings one into the presence of God. There one stands in favor with God.

The throne of God become a throne of Grace rather than a throne of judgment.

Hebrews 4:16 NASB95

16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

3. The justified man exults in Hope…

He glory or rejoices! This word exults can denote a shout of triumph.

Hope furnishes the basis upon which the justified man exults or glories. Hope does not mean wish or blindly desire, rather it is a confident assurance of things to come.

Christ is the basis of this hope

A. Col. 1:27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

B. This hope is directed toward the “glory of God”

The justified man has hope, God’s promise are sure. He looks forward with confident expectation of the things to come, especially that he will see the glory of God.

4. The justified man Glories in tribulation (oppression, affliction, pressure.)

The word denotes distress that is brought about by outward by outward circumstances. IE life….

a. Tribulation bring about perseverance

Perseverance literally means here to remain under. Not bearing under with a passive attitude, but with an active, confident assurance overcoming victory.

God desire to work steadfastness and patients into your character or personality.

b. Perseverance brings about proven character.

Speaks of the quality of being approved, therefore character is produced.

This word is also used of metal which has passed through the fire so that everything based has been purged out of it.

Out of tribulation man emerges purified and made strong so that proven character or fortitude is developed.

c. Proven character brings about hope

The character which has endured the test always emerges in hope. Instead of destroying hope, persecution develops it.

Hope does not disappoint (confuse, be put to shame)

Speaks of shame and disappointment that comes to one whose faith or hope is shown to be in vain.

5. The justified man exult in God

The justified man exults in the Agape (Love) of God.

This word out in biblical context speaks of God’s love, or love that comes from choice, a love that chooses to commit itself completely, not counting the cost or considering the merit of the one Loved, agape and grace go together. This love becomes the example for all men.

a. This love was demonstrated by Christ dying for man

Romans 5:6–10 NASB95

6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

“Here one sees the progressive nature of sin from weakness to hostility. Over against this dark background of man’s character one sees the splendor of God’s love touching the weak, receiving the ungodly, forgiving the sinner and reconciling the hostile. Certainly this illustrates the character of God’s loves and from man’s view he must proclaim that it is mercy.” Dr. Carroll Thompson

b. This love is poured out within the justified man’s heart

because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

“Is poured out,” literally refers to something liquid being poured out.

The verb is in the perfect tense, passive voice, which means the justified man has received perfectly, completely this divine love and remains in it: he did not act, he was the receiver of the action.

The justified man exults in the reconciliation of God

a. This work of reconciliation was initiated by God while man was an enemy verse 10

b. This reconciliation came through the death of his son Jesus. Verse 10

c. God was an active participant in all Christ did to reconcile man to himself.

d. The justified man has received reconciliation

Romans 5:11 NASB95

11 And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

“Now received” is the word “lambano,” meaning to take in one’s possession

The death of Jesus Christ not only brought righteousness to the unrighteous man, it brought peace between God and man resulting in reconciliation. Remember it was God who sought to reconcile man to himself and sent His son on a peace mission. He who is reconciled “shall be saved from the wrath of God.” Dr. Carroll Thompson

Romans 5:9 NASB95

9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.