Lent · Second Sunday in Lent · Year B
Romans 5:1-11
Peace and Joy
February 21, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)
Romans 5 has been much debated in terms of its context: does it belong with 1:18–4:25, or does it begin a new unit?1Most scholars today believe that although chapter 5 does connect back to 1:18–4:25 (since the topic of justification so pervasive there occurs also in 5:1, 9, 16–19, 21), it most likely begins a new unit that concludes in 8:39. Several arguments indicate that this is the case. First, the opening words of 5:1, “Since we have been justified by faith,” summarize the theme of 1:18–4:25 while preparing the way for a new topic. Second, the polemical tone of 1:18–4:25 is replaced in chapter 5 with one of camaraderie, signaled by Paul’s use of the first-person plural. Third, the prevalence of key vocabulary from Romans 1:17—“the righteous will live by faith”—indicates that a shift in focus occurs between 1:18–4:25 and 5:1–8:39.
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Commentary on Romans 5:1-11 Working Preacher
The RCL commentary from Luther Seminary on peace with God and hope that does not disappoint, the exact verses read here.
Romans 5:1-11 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Center for Excellence in Preaching
Scott Hoezee's Reformed preaching commentary on justification by faith, suffering that produces hope, and reconciliation.
Romans 5 Commentary: Benefits of Being Justified through Faith Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works through peace with God, the chain from suffering to hope, and Christ dying for the ungodly.
Romans 5:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators compared side by side on 'being justified by faith, we have peace with God.'
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Romans 5:1 Interlinear BibleHub
The Greek of 'we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ' word by word with parsing.
Book of Romans Overview (Part 2) BibleProject
BibleProject's overview of Romans 5-16 sets the new life in Christ within Paul's argument.
Romans | Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to Romans, its structure, and its gospel of justification.
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What does justification by faith give?
Being justified, we have peace with God, and even suffering produces hope, for God shows his love in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
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