Romans 5:2-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 5:1-11

D. The benefits of justification 5:1-11Paul’s original readers would have had another question because of what he had written in chapters 1-4. Is this method of justification safe? Since it is by faith, it seems quite unsure. Paul next gave evidence that this method is reliable by explaining the results of justification by faith.Moo argued that chapter 5 belongs with chapters 6-8 more than with Romans 3:21 to Romans 4:25. [Note: Moo, pp. 290-95.] He noted a chiastic structure in chapters 5-8... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 5:2

The third benefit is access (Gr. prosagoge). The idea here is that Jesus Christ enables us to enjoy continuing relationship with God (cf. Ephesians 2:17-18; Ephesians 3:12). Paul spoke of "this grace in which we stand" as the realm into which Christ’s redeeming work transfers us. He stressed the fact that our being in this state is an act of God’s grace. Our present position in relation to God is all grace, and our justification admits us to that position.The last part of the verse focuses on... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 5:3-4

The fourth benefit of justification is joy in sufferings. Peace with God does not always result in peace with other people. Nevertheless the fact that we have peace with God and a relationship with Him, with assurance of standing before Him acceptable, enables us to view present difficulties with joy. We can rejoice in tribulations because God has revealed that He uses them to produce steadfast endurance and proven character in those who relate to their sufferings properly (cf. Job 23:10; James... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 5:5

This hope, the focal point of this pericope, will not suffer disappointment, because God loves us and enables us to withstand tribulations. He does this by His Holy Spirit whom He has given to indwell every justified sinner in the church age (cf. Acts 2:33; Romans 8:9). Paul developed the Holy Spirit’s ministry to the believer later (ch. 8). The fifth benefit of justification therefore is the indwelling Holy Spirit. Note the progression in these verses from faith (Romans 5:1) to hope (Romans... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 5:2

5:2 have (i-4) Perfect tense. 'have obtained and possess.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:1-21

God’s Salvation and the Results of its AcceptanceSt. Paul completes his exposition of acceptance by faith by pointing to its blessed effects (Romans 5:1-11). In the following vv. he compares sin and acceptance, as to which he has shown that all men have sinned, while acceptance is open to all, and declares the cause of this universality. Sin is universal, because all men derive their being from Adam. But, over against Adam, Christ has entered into our race as its new head; and from Him, all who... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 5:1-11

V.(1-11) A description of the serene and blissful state which the sense of justification brings. Faith brings justification; justification brings (let us see that it does bring) peace—peace with God, through the mediation of Jesus. To that mediation it is that the Christian owes his state of grace or acceptance in the present, and his triumphant hope of glory in the future. Nay, the triumph begins now. It begins even with tribulation, for tribulation leads by gradual stages to that tried and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 5:2

(2) By whom.—More accurately translated, through whom also we have had our access (Ellicott). “Have had” when we first became Christians, and now while we are such.Into this grace.—This state of acceptance and favour with God, the fruit of justification.Rejoice.—The word used elsewhere for “boasting.” The Christian has his boasting, but it is not based upon his own merits. It is a joyful and triumphant confidence in the future, not only felt, but expressed.The glory of God.—That glory which the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 5:3

(3) But much more than this. The Christian’s glorying is not confined to the future; it embraces the present as well. It extends even to what would naturally be supposed to be the very opposite of a ground for glorying—to the persecutions that we have to undergo as Christians. (Comp. especially Matthew 5:10; Matthew 5:12, “Blessed are the persecuted;” 2 Corinthians 11:30; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “glorying in infirmities;” Acts 5:41, “rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame;” 1... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Romans 5:3-4

(3, 4) A climax in which are put forward higher and higher grades of fortitude and constancy. read more

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