Reference: Access
Hastings
The word occurs only in Ro 5:2; Eph 2:18; 3:12, and the question (regarding which commentators are much divided) is whether it ought to be understood in the trans. sense as 'introduction,' the being brought near by another, or in the Intrans. sense as 'access' or personal approach. The trans. sense is most in keeping with the ordinary use of the vb. prosag
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through whom also we have admission by faith into this grace in which we stand, and boast in hope of the glory of God.
through whom also we have admission by faith into this grace in which we stand, and boast in hope of the glory of God.
For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
by whom we have freedom and access with confidence through faith in Him.
by whom we have freedom and access with confidence through faith in Him.
Having therefore a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession:
Having therefore, brethren, free admission into the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
As Christ also once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust (that He might introduce us to God) being indeed put to death in the flesh, but raised to life by the Spirit: