The Result Of Justification— The Full Enjoyment
THE RESULT OF JUSTIFICATION— THE FULL ENJOYMENT
OF GOD IN CHRIST
At the end of Romans 3, Paul gives the defi nition of justification in God's way and in chap ter four he presents Abraham as the example of this justification. Romans 5:1-11 should be regarded as the conclusion of Paul's teaching on justification. This conclusion reveals the result, the issue of justification. These eleven verses enumerate many wonderful items that are the outcome of our being justified by God.
In Romans 5:1-11 Paul mentions six out standing words: love, grace, peace, hope, life, and glory. The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (v. 5). We have access into this grace in which we stand (v. 2). Since we have been justified by faith we have peace toward God (v. 1). Following this, we boast, exult, and glory in hope (v. 2). Verse 10 tells us that we shall be saved in His life. Finally, we expect to share the glory of God (v. 2). These