Joys of Justification
Because of Christ’s sacrifice we are justified, and receive
add-itional blessings. Peace with God is the first blessing of
being justified (Romans 5:1). Peace stands in direct contrast
with the wrath of God, which we were formerly subject.
Grace, in which we stand, is the second blessing. This is not a
fleeting blessing, where we repeatedly move into and out of
grace on a daily basis. We stand in grace (Romans 5:2). Jesus
made the free gift of grace possible (Romans 5:15, 17).
Joy is the next blessing. Christians can rejoice in the hope of
sharing God’s glory (Romans 5:2). Christians can rejoice in
suffer-ing because it produces perseverance, character, and
confi-dent hope (Romans 5:3-5). We also rejoice in God because
he has reconciled us (Romans 5:11).
Hope is the fourth blessing (Romans 5:2-5). Biblical hope is a
confident expectation that sustains us. It is an unshakable
trust in God. Hope does not disappoint us, or put us to shame,
because God is faithful (Hebrews 10:23, 11:1, 6). Hope is an
anchor of the soul because God’s promises are certain (Hebrews
6:13-20).
Reconciliation is the fifth blessing (Romans 5:10-11). We are
reconciled to God through Christ. Reconciliation is a change
from disharmony to harmony with God.
Eternal life is the ultimate blessing of justification (Romans
5:21).
Romans 5 Outline
5:1-11
Joys of Justification
5:1-5
sStanding in grace.
5:6-11
Justified by blood. Saved from wrath.
5:12-21
Death in Adam. Life in Christ
5:12-14
Reign of death for Adam’s sin.
5:15-17
Free gift of righteousness
5:18-21
Eternal life through Jesus Christ
Adam and Christ
Paul magnified the work of Christ by contrasting it with the
repercussions of Adam’s sin (Romans 5:12-21). Death reigned
because of Adam’s sin (Romans 5:14, 17, 19).
The righteousness of Jesus lead to justification for all (Romans
5:18). Abundant grace and the free gift of righteousness enable
us to reign in life through Jesus (Romans 5:17).