“Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:20-21
The law reveals our utter sinfulness and condemns us all, but Christ’s atoning sacrifice covers all our sins. So, as sin reigned over all of us, condemning us to eternal death, God’s grace and mercy in Christ Jesus (for the sake of Christ’s death on the cross) is extended to all of us that it might reign by imputing to us righteousness through faith in Christ and giving to all who believe forgiveness of sins and eternal life in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
I thank You, O Christ, for atoning for all my sins that I might be pardoned and forgiven through faith in Your name and receive life everlasting. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
“For if by one man’s offense death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:17
Adam’s sin brought the reign of death over all mankind, for all are sinners. But those who receive God’s grace and imputed righteousness through faith in Christ Jesus will reign in life because of Christ’s obedience to God’s law in our stead and His innocent sufferings and death for the sins of all.
Merciful Father, though I was born into this world dead in sin through Adam’s fall, grant me never-ending life through faith in Christ Jesus and His atoning sacrifice on the cross for the sins of all. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.” Romans 5:8-9
Since God loved us and sent His Son to die for us even while we were still living in disobedience and sin, certainly He will save us from His wrath and punishment and give us eternal life with Him in heaven now that we are justified and counted righteous through faith in Christ’s shed blood.
Thank You, O loving God, for sending Your Son to die for us and for granting us salvation through faith in Christ’s shed blood. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope …” Romans 5:3-4
Some would teach that those who trust in Christ will have no troubles in this world, but the Word of God teaches us that God uses the troubles and sufferings we must endure in this world to keep our focus on Christ and the eternal blessings He won for us on the cross. He produces in us perseverance in the faith, character, and hope in the life to come.
Keep my eyes upon You, O Christ, that I may patiently endure the tribulations of this life and live in constant hope of the eternal joys of heaven You have won for me. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2
It is through faith in Christ and His sacrifice on the cross for the sins of all that we have access to God’s mercy and grace upon which our salvation depends. And, when we trust in Christ, we can rejoice in the certainty of the eternal joys of heaven which await us for Jesus’ sake!
Thank you, O God, for pardoning the guilt of my sins and granting to me the right to come into Your presence through faith in Christ Jesus and His sacrifice for my sins. In His name, I pray. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
