Benefit #2 - Access
"...through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand..." Rom. 5:2
The second benefit mentioned in Romans 5 is found in verse two. Verse one states that as believers, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also have access by faith into grace. What does this mean?
When we accept Christ as our Savior, we receive special access to God. Paul reiterates this in Ephesians 2:18 and 3:12. Jesus intercedes for us in a special way. He is the bridge from death to life. He helps us cross the canyon that our sin has placed before us.
Romans 8:26 states that "Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." The Spirit gives access to God that we would not even know we have. Indeed, when we are in prayer, the Spirit helps us pray for things when we don't know what to pray for.
Access to God is a privilege that most people, if pushed, would probably admit to desiring. The good news is that that this access cannot be bought, caught, or earned. It is a free gift from God given to those who accept His call for eternal life and salvation.
The second benefit mentioned in Romans 5 is found in verse two. Verse one states that as believers, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also have access by faith into grace. What does this mean?
When we accept Christ as our Savior, we receive special access to God. Paul reiterates this in Ephesians 2:18 and 3:12. Jesus intercedes for us in a special way. He is the bridge from death to life. He helps us cross the canyon that our sin has placed before us.
Romans 8:26 states that "Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." The Spirit gives access to God that we would not even know we have. Indeed, when we are in prayer, the Spirit helps us pray for things when we don't know what to pray for.
Access to God is a privilege that most people, if pushed, would probably admit to desiring. The good news is that that this access cannot be bought, caught, or earned. It is a free gift from God given to those who accept His call for eternal life and salvation.
posted by Charlie Wallace at
7:28 PM
3 Comments:
It is so wonderful to know we have access to God.
The problem is that we have a nature that is fundamentally wicked and corrupt. Our hearts desire to do the opposite of what God wants. You do not have to teach children to be naughty, it comes naturally. The Bible says:
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?"
Jeremiah 17:9
It is really sad, but that is the way that man has become since our ancestors Adam and Eve ate of the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Nevertheless, God offers us such wonderful grace in offering to us the free gift of eternal lfie through Jesus Christ.
I am sure Charles has a more detailed answer.
Every Blessing in Christ
Matthew
Sheena,
It is great to have you in the family of Christ. What an exciting time this is for you! Matthew pretty much 'stole' my answer but if you read Romans 1:18-32 and chapter 2, the Apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, also sheds some light into why people reject God, and his Son, Jesus Christ. Feel free to ask any more questions. We're here for you as your family in Christ.
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