Faith, Peace, Hope, Love
May20, 2025
Romans 5:1-5 - Results of Justification
1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also exult in ourtribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Most are familiar with the faith, hope and love verse in first Corinthians 13, but we also find faith, hope and love in Romans 5, but with the addition of peace with God. The discourse in Romans 5 systematically lays out the doctrine of justification by faith, and includes peace with God, hope that does not disappoint and the love of God. Thus he explains here how justification by faith is not just about salvation, as wonderful as that is, but is also about living at peace with God, having hope and experiencing the tremendous love of God, in everyday life now. There is great benefit from faith in life today, as well as eternal life in the here after. He goes on to expound on the love of Jesus, who died for us while we were yet sinners, but it is enough for now to consider how we are able to have peace with God and hope that does not disappoint not disappoint because of the love of God and our faith in Jesus. Jesus loves you and you can have peace with God and hope if you have faith.
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