Romans 5:2

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers immediately after declaring their justification and peace with God through Jesus Christ. He describes their current spiritual posture before pivoting to the believer's response in trials.

The words — προσαγωγὴν (prosagōgēn) literally means "access" or "introduction," denoting the act of being brought into a presence. The text states that believers have gained this access by faith and now stand within grace.

The thread — The concept of access through Christ runs in Ephesians 2:18 and Ephesians 3:12, which both describe believers entering God’s presence through Him and faith. The call to rejoice in hope aligns with Romans 12:12.

Why it lands — The text asserts that believers possess a permanent standing in grace and must fix their joy on the future reality of God’s glory. It requires a reader to anchor present confidence in a secured spiritual position rather than in fluctuating circumstances.

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The Greek words

King James Version

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Cross-references

Ephesians 2:18 For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 3:12 In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
1 Corinthians 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.
1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,
2 Thessalonians 2:16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
John 10:9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.