Romans 5:2

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By whom: John 10:7, John 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 14:27, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 10:20, 1 Peter 3:18

wherein: Romans 5:9, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:30-39, Romans 14:4, John 5:24, 1 Corinthians 15:1, Ephesians 6:13, 1 Peter 1:4

and rejoice: Romans 5:5, Romans 8:24, Romans 12:12, Romans 15:13, Job 19:25-27, Psalms 16:9-11, Psalms 17:15, Proverbs 14:32, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:18, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 John 3:1-3

the glory: Romans 2:7, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:18, Exodus 33:18-20, Psalms 73:24, Matthew 25:21, John 5:24, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 21:3, Revelation 21:11, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:4, Revelation 22:5

Reciprocal: Leviticus 3:1 - a sacrifice Psalms 1:1 - standeth Psalms 51:12 - joy Psalms 94:19 - General Psalms 149:5 - the saints Proverbs 10:28 - hope Proverbs 15:15 - but Proverbs 17:22 - merry Proverbs 29:6 - but Isaiah 25:9 - we will Ezekiel 16:63 - when Habakkuk 3:18 - I will rejoice Luke 7:50 - go John 1:16 - and grace John 3:15 - whosoever John 10:28 - they John 16:20 - your John 16:33 - in me Acts 8:39 - and he Acts 13:43 - the grace Acts 16:31 - Believe Acts 16:34 - and rejoiced Acts 26:18 - faith Romans 4:5 - But to Romans 11:20 - and Romans 15:7 - as 2 Corinthians 1:24 - for 2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful Galatians 1:6 - the grace Galatians 2:16 - but Galatians 2:20 - I now Galatians 4:15 - the blessedness Galatians 5:22 - love Philippians 1:25 - joy Philippians 2:1 - any consolation Philippians 3:1 - rejoice Philippians 4:4 - alway Colossians 1:27 - the hope 1 Thessalonians 5:8 - the hope Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 2:11 - the grace Titus 3:7 - being Hebrews 4:3 - we Hebrews 6:11 - of hope Hebrews 7:2 - King of righteousness Hebrews 7:19 - we Hebrews 7:25 - by him James 1:9 - rejoice 1 Peter 1:6 - ye greatly 1 Peter 4:16 - but 1 Peter 5:12 - wherein

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Gill's Notes on the Bible

By whom also we have access by faith,.... The access here spoken of is not to the blessing of justification; for though that is a grace which we have access to by Christ, and come at the knowledge of by faith, and enjoy the comfort of through it; and is a grace in which persons stand, and from which they shall never fall, and lays a solid foundation for rejoicing in hope of eternal glory; yet this sense would make the apostle guilty of a great tautology; and besides, he is not speaking of that blessing itself, but of its effects; and here of one distinct from "peace with God", before mentioned, as the word also manifestly shows: nor does it design any other blessing of grace, as pardon, adoption, sanctification, c. and an access thereunto not unto the free grace, favour, and good will of God, the source of all blessings; but to the throne of grace, which may be called

that grace, because of its name, for God, as the God of all grace, sits upon it; it is an high favour to be admitted to it; it is grace persons come thither for, and which they may expect to find there: and

in, or "at"

which we stand; which denotes boldness, courage, and intrepidity, and a freedom from a servile fear and bashful spirit, and a continued constant attendance at it; all which is consistent with reverence, humility, and submission to the will of God. Now access to the throne of grace, and standing at that, are "by" Christ. There is no access to God in our own name and righteousness, and upon the foot of our own works. Christ is the only way of access to God, and acceptance with him; he is the Mediator between God and us; he introduces into his Father's presence, gives audience at his throne, and renders both persons and services acceptable unto him: and this access is also "by faith"; and that both in God the Father, as our covenant God and Father; in faith of interest in his love and favour; believing his power and faithfulness, his fulness and sufficiency, and that he is a God hearing and answering prayer: and also in the Lord Jesus Christ; in his person for acceptance; in his righteousness for justification; in his blood for pardon; and in his fulness for every supply: and such as have access to the throne of grace by faith in Christ, being comfortably persuaded of their justification before God, through his righteousness imputed to them, can and do

rejoice in hope of the glory of God; which is another effect of justification by faith: by the "glory of God"; which is another effect of justification by faith: by the "glory of God", is not meant the essential glory of God; nor that which we ought to seek in all that we are concerned, and which we are to ascribe unto him on the account of his perfections and works; but that everlasting glory and happiness which he has prepared for his people, has promised to them, and has called them to by Christ, and will bestow upon them; of which he has given them a good hope through grace; and in the hope and believing views of which they can, and do rejoice, even amidst a variety of afflictions and tribulations in this world. The Vulgate Latin version reads, "in hope of the glory of the children of God"; eternal glory being proper to them.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

We have access - See the note at John 14:6, “I am the way,” etc. Doddridge renders it, “by whom we have been introduced,” etc. It means, “by whom we have the privilege of obtaining the favor of God which we enjoy when we are justified.” The word rendered “access” occurs but in two other places in the New Testament, Ephesians 2:18; Ephesians 3:12. By Jesus Christ the way is opened for us to obtain the favor of God.

By faith - By means of faith, Romans 1:17.

Into this grace - Into this favor of reconciliation with God.

Wherein we stand - In which we now are in consequence of being justified.

And rejoice - Religion is often represented as producing joy, Isaiah 12:3; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 52:9; Isaiah 61:3, Isaiah 61:7; Isaiah 65:14, Isaiah 65:18; John 16:22, John 16:24; Acts 13:52; Romans 14:17; Galatians 5:22; 1 Peter 1:8. The sources or steps of this joy are these:

(1) We are justified, or regarded by God as righteous.

(2) We are admitted into his favor, and abide there.

(3) We have the prospect of still higher and richer blessings in the fulness of his glory when we are admitted to heaven.

In hope - In the earnest desire and expectation of obtaining that glory. Hope is a complex emotion made up of a desire for an object; and an expectation of obtaining it. Where either of these is lacking, there is not hope. Where they are mingled in improper proportions, there is not peace. But where the desire of obtaining an object is attended with an expectation of obtaining it, in proportion to that desire, there exists that peaceful, happy state of mind which we denominate hope And the apostle here implies that the Christian has an earnest desire for that glory; and that he has a confident expectation of obtaining it. The result of that he immediately states to be, that we are by it sustained in our afflictions.

The glory of God - The glory that God will bestow on us. The word “glory” usually means splendor, magnificence, honor; and the apostle here refers to that honor and dignity which will be conferred on the redeemed when they are raised up to the full honors of redemption; when they shall triumph in the completion of the work: and be freed from sin, and pain, and tears, and permitted to participate in the full splendors that shall encompass the throne of God in the heavens; see the note at Luke 2:9; compare Revelation 21:22-24; Revelation 22:5; Isaiah 60:19-20.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Romans 5:2. By whom also — We are not only indebted to our Lord Jesus Christ for the free and full pardon which we have received, but our continuance in a justified state depends upon his gracious influence in our hearts, and his intercession before the throne of God.

We have access — προσαγωγην εσχηκαμεν, We have received this access. It was only through Christ that we could at first approach God; and it is only through him that the privilege is continued to us. And this access to God, or introduction to the Divine presence, is to be considered as 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.

Into this grace — This state of favour and acceptance.

Wherein we stand — Having firm footing, and a just title through the blood of the Lamb to the full salvation of God.

And rejoice — Have solid happiness, from the evidence we have of our acceptance with Him.

In hope of the glory of God. — Having our sins remitted, and our souls adopted into the heavenly family, we are become heirs; for if children, then heirs, Galatians 4:7; and that glory of God is now become our endless inheritance. While the Jews boast of their external privileges-that they have the temple of God among them; that their priests have an entrance to God as their representatives, carrying before the mercy-seat the blood of their offered victims; we exult in being introduced by Jesus Christ to the Divine presence; his blood having been shed and sprinkled for this purpose; and thus we have, spiritually and essentially, all that these Jewish rites, &c., signified. We are in the peace of God, and we are happy in the enjoyment of that peace, and have a blessed foretaste of eternal glory. Thus we have heaven upon earth, and the ineffable glories of God in prospect.