Connect Romans 5:2 with Ephesians 2:18 on access to God through faith. Standing in Grace: Romans 5:2 “through Him we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.” • “Through Him”—Jesus Christ is the only channel. • “We have gained access”—a completed action; the door is already open. • “By faith”—trust, not works, unlocks the door. • “Into this grace”—we now live inside God’s unearned favor. • “In which we stand”—permanent footing, not a temporary visit. • “Boast in hope”—confidence flows out of secure relationship. Shared Access: Ephesians 2:18 “For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” • “Through Him”—same Person, same means. • “We both”—Jews and Gentiles alike; no second-class citizens. • “Have access”—present tense, continuous privilege. • “To the Father”—the destination is personal communion, not mere location. • “By one Spirit”—the Spirit escorts us into the throne room. One Door, One Mediator • John 14:6—Jesus is “the way.” • 1 Timothy 2:5—“one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” • Hebrews 10:19–22—“confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus.” • Faith isn’t a work we perform; it’s the hand that receives what Christ accomplished. What This Means Day-to-Day 1. bold confidence—Hebrews 4:16 invites us to “approach the throne of grace with confidence.” 2. consistent fellowship—prayer and worship are not guest privileges; they are family rights. 3. unified community—since the same Spirit grants access, social, ethnic, or cultural barriers crumble (Galatians 3:28). 4. joyful hope—standing in grace secures future glory; suffering cannot cancel our access (Romans 5:3-5). Other Scriptures that Echo This Truth • Ephesians 3:12—“In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.” • Colossians 1:22—“He has now reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death.” • Psalm 24:3-4—clean hands and pure heart are met perfectly in Christ, qualifying believers to “ascend the hill of the LORD.” Quick Summary Faith in Jesus Christ unlocks continual, equal, Spirit-empowered access to the Father. Romans 5:2 emphasizes the secure standing this access provides; Ephesians 2:18 highlights its universal reach. Together they affirm that every believer lives inside God’s grace and can approach Him freely—now and forever. |
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