Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
since we have been justified
Romans 4:25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
through faith
Romans 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.
we have peace with God
Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
through our Lord Jesus Christ
Romans 5:10 For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
through whom we have gained access by faith
Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
into this grace in which we now stand
1 Corinthians 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.
we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.
NOTES:
Peace with God - Ephesians 2:16; Colossians 1:21-22
Access - Matthew 27:51
Hope of the glory of God - Romans 3:23
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Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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