Reflections from Romans 5:1-11

"The salvation we have in Christ is a 'many-splendored thing,' a diamond with countless brilliant facets."

~Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Romans 5:1-11

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.  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.  Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.  For one will scarcely die for a righteous person-though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die-but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.  Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.  For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.  More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.  

Spiritual blessings and gifts from God from this passage:

1. The justification that comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

2. Peace with God through Jesus Christ.

3. The grace of God, in which we daily stand.

4. Hope in the glory of God, now and forevermore. 

5. God's love, which has been poured into us through the Holy Spirit.

6. We should rejoice in times of suffering because it produces endurance, which leads to character, which ultimately leads to hope.

7. Christ died on the cross for unworthy sinners. 

8. We have been justified by the blood of Jesus Christ.

9. We have been saved from the wrath of God.

10. We have been reconciled to God by the death of his Son. 

The words of the following song seem appropriate in capturing the gratitude that should come to those who know Christ-"Jesus, Thank You!"

The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend
The agonies of Calvary
You the perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me 

Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus, thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus, thank You
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table
Jesus, thank You

By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end 

Lover of my soul
I want to live for You