Word of life - Rom 5:1-2a

          “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God

                       through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also

        we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand.” (Rom 5:1-2a NKJ)

What is emphasized?

We have been justified by faith. Through faith in Jesus Christ we have peace with God and access into grace.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the saving faith. Sin causes death, enmity with God, and it gives the record of our debt into the hands of the enemy of man who then demands our just punishment. It is true for everyone who believes in Jesus that the record of his debt was cancelled on the cross. Through the Blood of our Saviour we found peace with God, for our soul was cleansed from every sin. “By Him He reconciled all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross.” (Col 1:20) True repentance consists in confession of sins and in turning by faith to Jesus as the only Saviour. Only such repentance fills the soul with true peace. Any other peace is false and harmful.

Practical application:

In prayer, confess your sins to Jesus. Look at the cross with faith, look at Jesus’ wounds, and receive His forgiveness and purification from sins in His Blood. You shall find true peace with God.