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As a kid (and even now as an adult), chain reactions have always fascinated me. From blocks to dominoes to far more intricate setups<\/a>, the series of events triggered by one small movement remind me of the connectedness of things and the providence of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These connections are everywhere in the Bible (see Romans 8:28\u201330<\/a>; James 1:2\u20134<\/a>; 2 Peter 1:3\u201311<\/a>). Let\u2019s consider the chain reaction triggered by our justification in Romans 5:1\u20135<\/a>. We\u2019ll do so with some notes taken from the Bible Knowledge Commentary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justification and the First Result<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. <\/p>Romans 5:1<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The apostle now turned to a presentation of the experiential results (suggested by the connective oun<\/em>, trans. therefore<\/strong>) of the believers\u2019 justification \u2014 God\u2019s declaring them righteous \u2014 on the basis of faith (cf. 3:21-4:25<\/a>). The participial clause since we have been justified<\/strong> (cf. 5:9<\/a>) through faith<\/strong> describes antecedent action to the main clause, we have peace<\/strong> (echomen<\/em>) with God<\/strong>. Some of the important Greek manuscripts read, \u201cLet us have peace (ech\u014dmen<\/em>) with God.\u201d This seems to be the preferred reading. If so, then the sense is, \u201cLet us keep on having (in the sense of enjoying) peace with God.\u201d Peace has been made by God through our Lord Jesus Christ<\/strong> (cf. Eph. 2:14a<\/a>), which fact is demonstrated by God\u2019s justification. A believer is not responsible for having peace in the sense of making it but in the sense of enjoying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justification and the Second Result<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. <\/p>Romans 5:2<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Lord Jesus, besides being the Agent of the believer\u2019s enjoyment of peace with God, is also the One through whom we have gained access<\/strong> (prosag\u014dg\u0113n<\/em>, \u201cprivilege of approach\u201d to a person of high rank; used elsewhere only in Eph. 2:18<\/a>; 3:12<\/a>) by faith into this grace in which we now stand.<\/strong> Though the phrase \u201cby faith\u201d is not supported by the best Greek manuscripts, it is the human means of the access. Believers in Christ stand in the sphere of God\u2019s grace (cf. \u201cgrace\u201d in Rom. 3:24<\/a>) because Christ has brought them to this position. He is their means of access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Greek text the sentence, And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God<\/strong>, is coordinate to the clause, \u201cWe have peace\u201d (5:1<\/a>). Like that clause, this one too may be translated, \u201cLet us keep on rejoicing.\u201d Because of Christ, Christians eagerly anticipate the time when they will share Christ\u2019s glory, in contrast with their falling short of it now (3:23<\/a>). In that sense He is \u201cthe hope of glory\u201d (Col. 1:27<\/a>; cf. Rom. 8:17-30<\/a>; 2 Cor. 4:17<\/a>; Col. 3:4<\/a>; 2 Thes. 2:14<\/a>; Heb. 2:10<\/a>; 1 Peter 5:1<\/a>, 10<\/a>). Certainly such a prospect is cause for joy and even boasting! (Kauch\u014dmetha<\/em>, \u201crejoice,\u201d is lit., \u201cboast\u201d or \u201cexult,\u201d here in a pure sense; this Gr. word is also used in Rom. 5:3<\/a>, 11<\/a> where it is trans. \u201crejoice.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Next Steps in the Chain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope. <\/p>Romans 5:3-4<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Believers can enjoy the peace with God that has been achieved and the glorious future in God\u2019s presence that awaits them. But how should they react to the experiences of life that are often adverse and difficult? They are to rejoice in<\/strong> their sufferings<\/strong>. The word \u201crejoice\u201d is kauch\u014dmetha<\/em>, the same word in verse 2<\/a>. \u201cSufferings\u201d is thlipsesin<\/em>, \u201cafflictions, distresses, pressures.\u201d James wrote along the same line: \u201cConsider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds\u201d (James 1:2<\/a>). This is more than mere Stoic endurance of troubles, even though endurance or steadfastness is the first result in a chain-reaction outgrowth from distress. This is spiritual glorying in afflictions because of having come to know<\/strong> (from oida<\/em>, \u201cto know by intuition or perception\u201d) that the end product of this chain reaction<\/span> (that begins with distress) is hope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suffering<\/strong> brings about perseverance<\/strong> (hypomon\u0113n<\/em>, \u201csteadfastness,\u201d the ability to remain under difficulties without giving in; cf. Rom. 1<\/a>5:5-6<\/a>; James 1:3-4<\/a>). Only a believer who has faced distress can develop steadfastness. That in turn develops character<\/strong> (dokim\u0113n<\/em> [\u201cproof\u201d] has here the idea of \u201cproven character\u201d), which in turn results in hope. As believers suffer, they develop steadfastness; that quality deepens their character; and a deepened, tested character results in hope (i.e., confidence) that God will see them through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Final Result of the Chain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. <\/p>Romans 5:5<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A believer\u2019s hope<\/strong>, since it is centered in God and His promises, does not disappoint<\/strong> him. \u201cDisappoint\u201d means \u201cput to shame because of disappointment\u201d in unfulfilled promises. This affirmation concerning hope in God is a reflection of Psalm 25:3<\/a>, 20-21<\/a> (cf. Ps. 22:5<\/a>; Rom. 9:33<\/a>; 1 Peter 2:6<\/a>). The reason this hope (resulting finally from affliction) does not disappoint is that God has poured out His love into our hearts.<\/strong> God\u2019s love, so abundant in believer\u2019s hearts (cf. 1 John 4:8<\/a>, 16<\/a>), encourages them on in their hope. And this love is poured out by<\/strong> (better, \u201cthrough,\u201d dia<\/em> with the genitive) the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Holy Spirit is the divine Agent who expresses to a believer the love of God, that is, God\u2019s love for him. The reality of God\u2019s love in a believer\u2019s heart gives the assurance, even the guarantee, that the believer\u2019s hope in God and His promise of glory is not misplaced and will not fail. This ministry of the Holy Spirit is related to His presence in believers as the seal of God (Eph. 4:30<\/a>) and as the earnest or down payment of their inheritance in glory (2 Cor. 1:21-22<\/a>; Eph. 1:13-14<\/a>). Later Paul wrote that the Holy Spirit Himself has been poured out in believers (Titus 3:6<\/a>). Each believer has the Spirit of Christ (Rom. 8:9<\/a>) in the sense that He is indwelt by the Holy Spirit (cf. 1 John 3:24<\/a>; 4:13<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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