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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We have access to grace (God's favor) by faith through him. This is where we stand. We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
We have access to grace (God's favor) by faith through him. This is where we stand. We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
We both have access to the Father by one Spirit through him.
We both have access to the Father by one Spirit through him.
We have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
We have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, so let us hold fast our confession.
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
Because Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit.