Passage introduction
This is one of the great, highlight reel passages in Romans. Paul talks about us being justified by faith, having peace with God, standing in grace by faith, rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God, and God's love being shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. He talks about Jesus dying for us when we were not worthy and were separate from God and how, through Jesus, we have been reconciled to him. He talks about us being saved by the life of Jesus and rejoicing in God through Jesus Christ. It is like looking out over a view of a mountain range and seeing on high point, one peak after another as far as the eye can see. As you read through this passage, take some time to reflect and consider the high points shown here.
This is one of the great, highlight reel passages in Romans. Paul talks about us being justified by faith, having peace with God, standing in grace by faith, rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God, and God's love being shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. He talks about Jesus dying for us when we were not worthy and were separate from God and how, through Jesus, we have been reconciled to him. He talks about us being saved by the life of Jesus and rejoicing in God through Jesus Christ. It is like looking out over a view of a mountain range and seeing on high point, one peak after another as far as the eye can see. As you read through this passage, take some time to reflect and consider the high points shown here.
Spiritual Practices: Keyword Listing
Keyword listing is a method of observational Bible study. It doesn’t require any special skills, tools, or training. You can read more about the process of keyword listing here. You can choose any word or short phrase to study using keyword listing. For this passage, we suggest the following keyword(s) to start your study.
Starting Points
Keyword listing is a method of observational Bible study. It doesn’t require any special skills, tools, or training. You can read more about the process of keyword listing here. You can choose any word or short phrase to study using keyword listing. For this passage, we suggest the following keyword(s) to start your study.
Starting Points
- God (and related pronouns)
- Jesus (and related pronouns)
- Holy Spirit (and related pronouns)
- Hope - Explore what Paul says about hope
- Produces - Observe the connections that lead from suffering to hope
Prayer Response
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for dying for me even though I don't deserve it and could never earn it. Thank you for justifying me, saving me from the punishment of sin, and bringing me back to you. Jesus, in your mercy, save me through your life. I thank you and I rejoice in the fact that I have been reconciled to God through you. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for dying for me even though I don't deserve it and could never earn it. Thank you for justifying me, saving me from the punishment of sin, and bringing me back to you. Jesus, in your mercy, save me through your life. I thank you and I rejoice in the fact that I have been reconciled to God through you. Amen.