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“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
— Romans 5:1–2
Here we have three foundational truths of the Christian life:
1. We are made right (justified) in God’s sight by faith.
2. We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Through Him we have access by faith into grace and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
These are not religious clichés. They are legal, spiritual realities established by the blood of Jesus and received by faith. Many Christians struggle because they do not clearly understand what it means to be justified, to have peace with God, to stand in grace, and to rejoice in hope. The lyrics of this song simply echo Romans 5:1–2 almost word for word, which makes them a powerful vehicle for truth.
The Spirit of God leads us back to one central fact: everything comes to us “through our Lord Jesus Christ” and “by faith.” No other way.
Let us look at what the Word of God says.
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Romans is not a casual letter. It is Paul’s most systematic presentation of the gospel. By the time we reach chapter 5, Paul has already laid down a legal argument, almost like a lawyer in a courtroom.
### Where are we in Romans?
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
“And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24).
Now, Romans 5:1 begins with “Therefore…” That “therefore” is built on the entire legal argument of Romans 1–4. Paul is saying:
“On the basis of everything I have just proved—that all are sinners, that no one can be justified by works of the Law, and that God justifies the ungodly through faith in Jesus Christ—therefore…”
### Who is speaking?
The speaker is the apostle Paul, a former Pharisee, trained under Gamaliel, an expert in the Law. He had tried to achieve righteousness through works. He knew from experience the futility of legalism. When he writes about justification by faith, he is not speaking theory. He is speaking from deep personal confrontation with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus.
### To whom is he speaking?
He writes to believers in Rome—Jews and Gentiles together. Many were under pressure from persecution, social exclusion, and spiritual opposition. They needed solid assurance. They needed to know that their standing with God was not based on feelings, circumstances, or religious performance, but on the finished work of Christ.
The words “we have peace with God” would have been radical, especially for Jewish believers used to the rituals of sacrifice and the fear of judgment. The message is:
The war is over. The enmity is removed. God is no longer your Judge only; He has become your Father, through Jesus Christ.
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Let us take two key phrases:
1. “We have been made right” (justified)
2. “Peace with God”
### 1. “Made right” – δικαιόω (*dikaioō*)
The phrase “have been made right in God’s sight” translates the Greek verb δικαιόω (dikaioō), usually rendered “justify.”
In modern terms, justification is not God gradually changing a criminal into a good person. It is God, as the Judge, declaring that the criminal’s penalty has been fully paid and that he now stands acquitted, righteous in the eyes of the court.
Romans 8:33–34 explains this:
> “Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one.”
Justification is God’s legal declaration, not man’s feeling. The song lyric “Since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith” is simply affirming this verdict. It is already done. The verb form in Greek points to a completed action with ongoing results.
### 2. “Peace with God” – εἰρήνη (*eirēnē*)
The word “peace” here is εἰρήνη (eirēnē) in Greek. Behind it stands the rich Hebrew concept שָׁלוֹם (shalom).
“Peace with God” does not mean a pleasant feeling. It means the state of reconciliation where the conflict between God and man has been removed.
Scripture is very clear that before justification we were not neutral:
So “peace with God” means:
The lyric “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” is an objective statement of fact. Whether you feel it or not in a given moment, this is true if you are in Christ.
This deepens our understanding: the song is not primarily about emotional calm, but about a legal, covenant peace established by the blood of Jesus.
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The lyrics largely restate Romans 5:1–2. We will follow their sequence and show their theological weight.
### [Verse 1]
“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through him, we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.”
#### 1. “Since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith”
Other scriptures confirm this:
Notice the means: “by faith.”
Faith is not a work we offer to God. Faith is the hand that receives what God has already provided in Christ. Romans 4:5:
“However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.”
#### 2. “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”
This is a present possession: “we have.” Not “we will have one day” or “we are trying to get.” If you are justified by faith, you have peace with God. That is your status.
The source is clear: “through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Colossians 1:19–20 explains the basis:
> “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things… by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”
The peace with God is the direct result of the blood of Jesus, offered as a propitiation (Romans 3:25), satisfying the justice of God.
This has a vital implication for spiritual warfare:
If Satan can keep you uncertain of your justification and your peace with God, he can keep you in perpetual condemnation and defeat. But when you know you are justified and at peace with God, the Accuser’s main weapon is broken.
Revelation 12:11:
> “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”
Your testimony must agree with the blood. The song’s repeated confession—“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”—aligns your mouth with the truth of the blood.
#### 3. “Through him, we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand”
Here is another key word: “access” (Greek: *prosagōgē*), meaning “a bringing into the presence,” “introduction.” Christ is not only the one who justifies us; He is the door into the realm of grace.
Three truths are stated:
1. Through Him – Jesus is the only Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5).
2. By faith – The same channel that brought justification brings us into grace.
3. Into this grace in which we now stand – Grace is not only something we receive; it is a sphere in which we stand and live.
“Grace” (χάρις, *charis*) is God’s unmerited favor and His enabling power. To “stand in grace” means:
This standing is secure because it rests on Christ’s finished work, not on your fluctuating performance. Romans 5:2 is parallel in thought to Ephesians 2:18:
> “For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.”
Access to God is Trinitarian:
The lyric affirms: “Through him, we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.” This is a powerful confession of your position in Christ.
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### [Chorus]
“And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.”
Here Paul introduces the third great reality: hope.
#### 1. “We rejoice”
The Greek verb is *kauchaomai*—to boast, exult, glory. It is a strong word. The Christian life is not grim endurance only; it is marked by rejoicing based on what God has done and will do.
Philippians 4:4:
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
This is not emotional hype. It is a decision of faith grounded in God’s promises.
#### 2. “In the hope of the glory of God”
Biblical hope is not wishful thinking. The Greek word ἐλπίς (*elpis*) means a confident expectation of good, based on the character and promise of God.
“The hope of the glory of God” has at least two aspects:
1. Future glorification:
Our final destiny is to share in Christ’s glory, to be conformed to His image (Romans 8:29–30).
2. Present participation:
Already now, as we behold the Lord, the Holy Spirit is changing us from glory to glory.
So when the lyrics say, “And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God,” they are echoing the believer’s unshakable expectation:
This hope is a vital weapon in spiritual warfare. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 calls it a helmet:
> “…putting on… as a helmet the hope of salvation.”
Hope guards the mind against despair, depression, and the lies of the enemy.
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### [Verse 2]
“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through him, we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.”
The repetition in the song mirrors a biblical principle: truth must be confessed repeatedly until it forms part of our inner being.
Why repetition?
Hebrews 10:23:
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
There is a warfare over your confession. When you sing or say again, “We have peace with God… we have gained access… we stand in grace,” you are aligning with God’s verdict against the accusations of the enemy.
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### [Outro]
“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith.”
Notice that Paul starts and ends this section on the same foundational point: justification by faith. Everything else—peace, access, grace, rejoicing, hope, glory—flows from this root.
If you are shaky on justification, you will be shaky in all other areas of the Christian life. If your conscience is not settled that you are made right in God’s sight by faith alone in Christ alone, you will always be vulnerable.
Romans 5:1–2, echoed in these lyrics, is God’s answer to that instability.
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The truth of Romans 5:1–2 must not remain theory. It must govern your daily life, your responses, your warfare. Here are four practical steps.
### 1. Receive and Settle the Legal Verdict
First, we must accept God’s verdict about us in Christ.
Do not argue with the Judge. He says:
Stop trying to improve God’s verdict by adding your works as the basis of acceptance. Works are the fruit of salvation, not the root.
Practical step:
This closes the door to the spirit of condemnation and religious striving.
### 2. Align Your Mouth With the Word
Second, we must say with our mouths what God says in His Word.
Romans 10:10:
“For it is with your heart that you believe and with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
The lyrics of this song are essentially a confession of Romans 5:1–2. Use them as a weapon.
Practical step:
“I have been made right in God’s sight by faith. I have peace with God through my Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him I have access by faith into this grace in which I stand. I rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
This is not positive thinking. This is spiritual warfare based on the Word and the blood.
### 3. Stand in Grace, Not in Performance
Third, we must learn to stand in grace as a position, not in performance as a condition.
Galatians 3:3 warns:
“Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?”
Many begin by grace and then slip back into legalism. They try to maintain God’s acceptance by rule-keeping, spiritual achievements, or self-imposed standards. This produces:
To “stand in grace” means:
“My standing is still grace. My acceptance is still Christ. God’s love has not changed.”
Practical step:
### 4. Cultivate Rejoicing in Hope
Fourth, we must actively rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
This is not optional. It is an antidote to discouragement and spiritual heaviness.
Romans 12:12:
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Practical steps:
“Father, I thank You that my destiny is glory. I will be conformed to the image of Christ. My sufferings are temporary; Your glory is eternal.”
In times of pressure, say aloud: “I rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” That statement shifts your focus from present problems to eternal realities.
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### Proclamation
Say this aloud, deliberately, as an act of faith:
“Through the blood of Jesus, I have been made right in God’s sight by faith. I am justified, acquitted, and declared righteous. I have peace with God through my Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him I have gained access by faith into the grace in which I now stand. I do not stand in my own righteousness; I stand in God’s grace. I refuse condemnation and legalism. I rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Christ in me is the hope of glory. This is my position, my peace, and my destiny, according to the Word of God. Amen.”
### Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
I acknowledge You as my only Savior, my only Lord, and my only access to the Father. I thank You that by Your blood I have been justified, made right in God’s sight. I thank You that the enmity is ended and that I have peace with God through You.
Father, I ask You to write deeply in my heart the truth of Romans 5:1–2. Let every lie of condemnation, every spirit of fear, every accusation of the enemy be silenced by Your verdict of justification. Teach me, by the Holy Spirit, to stand in grace and not in my own performance. Strengthen me to hold fast the confession of my faith without wavering.
Holy Spirit, fill me with joy and with the confident hope of the glory of God. Let this hope guard my mind like a helmet. Transform me from glory to glory as I behold the Lord Jesus.
I submit myself afresh to the authority of Your Word. I receive, by faith, peace with God, access to grace, and rejoicing in hope. I ask it in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
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