Romans 5:1-11 - Reconciliation With God Through Faith In Christ
1 Since we have been given right standing with God through faith, then let us continue enjoying peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 by whom we have an introduction through faith into this state of God's favor, in which we safely stand; and let us continue exulting in the hope of enjoying the glorious presence of God. 3 And not only that, but this too: let us continue exulting in our sufferings, for we know that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance, tested character, and tested character, hope, 5 and hope never disappoints us; for through the Holy Spirit that has been given us, God's love has flooded our hearts.
6 For when we were still helpless, Christ at the proper time died for us ungodly men. 7 Now a man will scarcely ever give his life for an upright person, though once in a while a man is brave enough to die for a generous friend. 8 But God proves His love for us by the fact that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. 9 So if we have already been brought into right standing with God by Christ's death, it is much more certain that by Him we shall be saved from God's wrath. 10 For if while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, it is much more certain that since we have been reconciled we shall finally be saved through His new life. 11 And not only that, but this too: we shall continue exulting in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained our reconciliation.