Romans 5:11

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Summary

Romans 5:11

And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

But we

By whom

General references

Luke 1:46

2 Corinthians 10:17

Bible References

But we

And since you claim the name of Jew, and find rest and satisfaction in the Law, and make your boast in God,

Is God simply the God of the Jews, and not of the Gentiles also? He is certainly the God of the Gentiles also,

Then Mary said: "My soul extols the Lord,

Now, however, having come to know God--or rather to be known by Him--how is it you are again turning back to weak and worthless rudimentary notions to which you are once more willing to be enslaved?

The Spirit, on the other hand, brings a harvest of love, joy, peace; patience towards others, kindness, benevolence;

In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.

Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.

Him you love, though your eyes have never looked on Him. In Him, though at present you cannot see Him, you nevertheless trust, and triumph with a joy which is unspeakable and is crowned with glory,

By whom

But all who have received Him, to them--that is, to those who trust in His name--He has given the privilege of becoming children of God;

Here is the bread that comes down out of Heaven that a man may eat it and not die.

The cup of blessing, which we bless, does it not mean a joint-participation in the blood of Christ? The loaf of bread which we break, does it not mean a joint-participation in the body of Christ?

As therefore you have received the Christ, even Jesus our Lord, live and act in vital union with Him;

General references

Then Mary said: "My soul extols the Lord,

But "whoever boasts, let his boast be in the Lord."