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Romans 5 opens a new section of Paul’s letter by showing the rich blessings that come from being justified by faith (v. 1). First, we now have peace with God—not a feeling, but an objective reality where the hostility between us and God is ended (v. 1). Second, we’ve been given access into grace—a permanent standing—and we rejoice in the hope of sharing in God’s glory (v. 2). But the hope we have in Christ doesn’t just carry us into the future; it sustains us in the present. We even rejoice in our sufferings—not because pain is pleasant, but because we know God uses it to shape us (vv. 3–4). Suffering produces endurance, character, and a hope that will never put us to shame, because God has poured His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit (v. 5).
Paul then points us to the ultimate proof of God’s love: Christ died for us while we were still weak, ungodly, and sinners—not when we cleaned ourselves up, but when we were at our worst (vv. 6–8). If God loved us enough to save us through Christ’s death, we can trust that He will keep us through Christ’s life (vv. 9–10). We’re no longer enemies but friends, no longer under wrath but reconciled, and because of this, we rejoice—not just in what God gives, but in God Himself (v. 11).
🎯 Theme: Justified by faith, we have peace with God, hope in suffering, and confidence in His love through Christ.
🌀 Reflection: Even in your weakest, most unlovable moment, God loved you enough to send Jesus. How much more can you trust Him now, as His child, to carry you through whatever you face?
💬 Mission Challenge: Share Romans 5:8 with someone today and explain what it means that Christ died “while we were still sinners.”
Just Keith Harris 
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