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“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:1 (KJV)

Romans 5 presents one of the clearest declarations of the blessings that flow from justification by faith.

First, we are given peace with God—not merely a feeling, but a restored relationship through the blood of Jesus Christ. The war between sinful man and a holy God is ended at the cross.

Through Christ, we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand (v.2). We do not waver in and out of God’s favor. We stand firmly in grace, secured by the finished work of our Savior.

And we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. This is not a hope that wishes—it is a hope that knows. Our future glory is assured because Christ has already made the way.

But Paul goes further: “We glory in tribulations also…” (v.3). Why? Because tribulation is not meaningless. For the believer, suffering produces patience, patience brings experience, and experience gives birth to a hope that shall not make us ashamed—because “the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost” (v.5).

This chapter reminds us of the depth of God’s love: “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (v.8). Not when we were righteous. Not when we were seeking Him. But when we were enemies, ungodly, and helpless—He loved us, and He gave His Son.

Romans 5 teaches us that salvation is not just about being forgiven; it’s about being reconciled, secured, and kept by the love of God. If Christ died for us when we were sinners, how much more shall He keep us now that we are His?

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