Romans - Chapter 5

Romans 5.1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5.2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5.3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; Romans 5.4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: Romans 5.5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5.6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5.7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. Romans 5.8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5.9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 5.10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Romans 5.11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Romans 5.12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 5.13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Romans 5.14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. Romans 5.15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. Romans 5.16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. Romans 5.17 For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Romans 5.18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. Romans 5.19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Romans 5.20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Romans 5.21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans : Chapter 5

The Joy of Justification in Romans 5

Romans 5 celebrates the fruits of justification and draws a profound contrast between Adam and Christ. What blessings flow from our peace with God? This joyful passage sheds light on the security of the believer, God's love manifested on the cross, and the Christian hope that inspires us.

The Doctrine of Original Sin and the Superabundance of Grace

Romans 5 also presents the doctrine of original sin and highlights the superabundance of grace in Christ. This chapter reveals how Christ's saving work infinitely surpasses the effects of Adam's sin. We invite you to meditate with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the glorious themes of this transformative chapter.

Illuminating Bible Passages

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes in him may not perish but have eternal life." This verse reflects the theme of God's love demonstrated through Christ, as discussed in Romans 5:8.

1 Peter 3:18

"For Christ also suffered once for all for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God. He was killed in the body, but made alive by the Spirit." This passage echoes Paul's argument in Romans 5:6-8 concerning Christ's death for sinners.

Ephesians 2:14-16

"For he is our peace, who has made them one and has destroyed the barrier, the wall of hostility, nullifying in his body the law of commandments expressed in ordinances. His purpose was to create in himself of the two one new man, making peace, and to reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he destroyed the hostility." These verses relate to the theme of reconciliation through Christ discussed in Romans 5:10-11.

1 Corinthians 15:21-22

"Since death came through one man, so also the resurrection of the dead came through one man. For just as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." This passage reflects the contrast between Adam and Christ presented in Romans 5:12-21.

James 1:2-4

"My brothers, consider it a source of great joy when you undergo various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And perseverance must have its complete effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing." These verses relate to Paul's argument in Romans 5:3-5 on the value of suffering in the Christian life.

As we reflect on these passages, may we deepen our understanding of the grace and peace we have in Christ, and thus strengthen our faith in life's trials.