Romans, 5
1. Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5 addresses the theme of justification by faith in Jesus Christ and the reconciliation of man with God. The chapter highlights the redemptive work of Christ, which brought salvation to all who believe, and emphasizes the greatness of God's love for sinners.
Isaiah 53:11: "He shall see the fruit of the work of his soul, and will be satisfied; with his knowledge my servant, the righteous, will justify many; for their iniquities will lead upon themselves." This verse relates to the idea that justification is achieved by the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, central theme in Romans 5:18.
John 15:13: "No one has greater love than this, of giving someone his life for his friends." This verse highlights the greatness of the love of Christ, which has given his life for humanity, a theme that is emphasized in Romans 5:6-8.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19: "And all this comes from God, who reconciled us with Christ, and entrusted us with the ministry of reconciliation; for God was in Christ reconciling the world, not imputing to men their transgressions with men , and entrusted us with the word of reconciliation. " This verse relates to the theme of man's reconciliation with God, which is approached in Romans 5:10-11.
Colossians 1:20: "And if he made peace for the blood of his cross through him reconciled himself all things, both those on earth and those in heaven." This verse points out that reconciliation is achieved through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which is mentioned in Romans 5:9-10.
1 John 4:9-10: "In this the love of God manifested to us to us: May God sent His only begotten Son to the world, that we may live. In this is love, not in which we have loved God, but in that He loved us to us, and sent His Son as propitiation for our sins. " This verse emphasizes the greatness of God's love for humanity and points out that salvation is achieved through the redemptive work of Christ, a theme that is central to Romans 5.
“Devemos odiar os nossos pecados, visto que o amor ao Senhor significa paz”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina