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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By whom also we have been introduced through faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
By whom also we have been introduced through faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice 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 boldness and access with confidence through faith in him.
By whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in him.
Having therefore a great high priest, that is passed thro' the heavens, Jesus the son of God,
Having therefore, brethren, free liberty to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
For Christ also once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh,