BSF Romans Lesson 8 Day 2
Study of Romans 5:1-2
“In Rome, Christians knew their God so intimately that they sang His praises as they burned at the stake. There are historical accounts of Nero the emperor sticking his fingers in his ears and saying, “Why must these Christians sing?” (Andrew Wommack)
3a. The first benefit: peace with God.
Romans 2:5, 4:5-7
- Our God’s kindness, tolerance, and patience are meant to lead us to repentance.
- Peace with God is the result of repentance and turning from our sin.
- We are counted righteous, not because of our works, but because of our faith in God who forgives sinners. (See Romans 4:5 NLT)
This peace comes through our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of who we are and whose we are, this peace abides even in stormy circumstances.
3b. Peaceful circumstances does not equal peace with God.
Feeling peaceful and experiencing peaceful circumstances relate to the temporary absence of conflict, stress, disaster, tragedy, etc. That type of peace depends on external factors remaining favorable.
The peace we have with God is a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). It is not based on the lack of sickness, challenges, or threats, but on the presence of God in the midst of them.
Jesus said, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation (trouble). But take heart; I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33b ESV)
4a. Grace and hope
Gained access—faith is our key to grace. This access is a gift received through trust, rather than a reward we earn through effort. Through faith, our guilty sentence is transformed into a sentence of justified by faith made possible because of what Jesus did.
Boast in the hope—boasting is usually associated with selfish pride. As believers, we proclaim our trust in something outside of ourselves—the certainty of a future promise.
Glory of God—We rejoice in our future hope of experiencing God’s glorious presence.
4b. Permanent access
“Through Him (Jesus) also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand.” (Romans 5:2 AMPC emphasis added)
John 10:9 Jesus says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” (ESV, emphasis added)
John 14:6 “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (ESV, emphasis added)
Ephesians 2:6 “And He raised us up together with Him and made us sit down together [giving us joint seating with Him] in the heavenly sphere [by virtue of our being] in Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One). (AMPC, emphasis added)
Ephesians 2:18, 3:12 “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” (ESV, emphasis added)
Hebrews 4:14-16 “14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (ESV, emphasis added)
“And this access to God, or introduction to the Divine presence, is to be considered a lasting privilege. We are not brought to God for the purpose of an interview, but to remain with him; to be his household; and by faith, to behold his face, and walk in the light of his countenance.” (Clarke)
When I read Clarke’s words, all that is in me said, “I want that!” I must take every opportunity to turn my attention toward Him. I don’t have to be shy. In fact, I am – we are – co-seated with Christ the Exalted One in the heavenly realm. All the time! It’s a mystery I want to understand.
5a. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
- Practice gratitude during hardship by shifting my perspective from immediate circumstances to God’s unchangeable character and promises.
- Study God’s attributes by reading verses about His faithfulness, love, mercy, kindness, justice, wisdom, and others.
- Meditate on the eternal reality described in Revelation 21:5 “And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.'”
- Be alert for ways to serve others and further the Kingdom of God on earth. When I see God change lives, it fuels my hope for the future.
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
The glory of God is the manifestation of God, the outward shining of His inward being. At the Lord’s return, that glory will be fully revealed (see Titus 2:13) and believers exult in the prospect of seeing Him as He is and of sharing in His glory. (Note on Romans 5:2 Spirit Filled Life Bible)
I will remember that it is possible to see God’s glory while still in our earthly bodies. (See Ezekiel, Daniel, Moses, John, and Isaiah.)
- Since eternal life begins the moment of our new birth, and since I’m seated (Ephesians 2:6) in the heavenly realm, I want to experience that closeness now. Eternal life is a present reality and our future hope.
John 17:3 — “This is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
I rejoice that my name is written in the Book of Life. Meanwhile, I want to know the Lord so intimately that I sing for joy because of that relationship.
5b. A progression of hope to God’s glorious presence.
Hope for the present moment
Psalm 17:15 “As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.” (ESV)
“David is expressing his deep desire for a righteous relationship with God and the ultimate satisfaction found in His presence.’ BibleHub.com
Hope for our internal growth
Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (ESV)
Hope of transformation
John 3:2 “This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.”
Jesus’ miracles serve as evidence of His divine authority and mission. He can open our spiritually blind eyes as well, so we can behold His glory.
We will see His face!
Revelation 22:3-4 “No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.”
Hope of Eternal Life
John 5:24 — “Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.”
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