Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Rom 5:2 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 explains the redemption; the salvation FROM Egypt experience. The second verse shows HOW we grow and remain in the salvation procured for us. We ALSO have been given access to His power by faith that KEEPS us in this salvation. It is an "ALSO"...after having been justified.
Those who rest on the first verse and think the 2nd is works are missing the gospel message. It's a two-step, not a one-step!
Rom 5:2 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 explains the redemption; the salvation FROM Egypt experience. The second verse shows HOW we grow and remain in the salvation procured for us. We ALSO have been given access to His power by faith that KEEPS us in this salvation. It is an "ALSO"...after having been justified.
Those who rest on the first verse and think the 2nd is works are missing the gospel message. It's a two-step, not a one-step!