What is the meaning of Romans 5:2? through whom Paul has just named “our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). He immediately adds, “through whom,” reminding us that every spiritual blessing flows solely through the person and work of Jesus. • Jesus Himself declared, “I am the way… No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). • By His high-priestly ministry we “have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens” (Hebrews 4:14-16), giving believers boldness before God. • “For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit” (Ephesians 2:18). we have gained access “Access” is the privilege of approach to God’s very presence. Paul speaks of it as something already secured—“we have gained.” • The curtain is torn (Matthew 27:51); believers now walk right into the throne room (Hebrews 10:19-22). • This access is not tentative; it is a permanent welcome, echoing Ephesians 3:12: “In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.” by faith Faith is the God-ordained means of receiving what Christ has achieved. • “The righteous will live by faith” (Romans 1:17). • Salvation is “by grace… through faith—this not from yourselves” (Ephesians 2:8-9). • Faith acknowledges we bring nothing but need and gladly trust Christ’s finished work (Galatians 3:26). into this grace in which we stand Grace is more than a one-time pardon; it is the new realm believers inhabit. • We don’t tiptoe in and out; we “stand”—a settled, secure position (1 Peter 5:12). • Grace sustains daily life: “Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 2:1). • God’s grace stabilizes hearts (Hebrews 13:9), holding us firm when feelings waver. and we rejoice The privilege of grace erupts in gladness. • Joy is commanded: “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). • Joy persists even in trials because it rests on unchanging realities (James 1:2; Acts 16:25). • Christian rejoicing is not escapism; it is confidence rooted in God’s promises (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). in the hope of the glory of God Hope here is eager certainty, not wishful thinking. • God’s “glory” is His manifested splendor; one day believers will share in it: “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). • “When He appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2). • That future glory shapes present living: “We wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). summary Romans 5:2 unfolds a chain of blessings: through Jesus we already possess full access to God, received by faith, placing us firmly inside an atmosphere of grace. Standing there, we overflow with joy because our future is bright—the certain prospect of sharing in God’s glory. Assurance in Christ, present grace, and future glory together fuel unshakable rejoicing in every season. |
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