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Romans 5:1
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”
What it means
Because we are counted right with God through faith, the war is over. We no longer stand as guilty strangers but as reconciled children, at peace with our Maker through the Lord Jesus. This peace does not depend on your performance or your feelings on a given day; it rests on the finished work of Christ, who took the wrath we deserved. The verdict is settled. You can breathe. The One who justified you will hold you, and nothing can undo the peace His blood has purchased.
Romans 5:1 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 5:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 5 |
| Topic | peace |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Isaiah 32:17
- John 16:33
- Romans 15:13
- Acts 13:38-39
- Colossians 1:20
- Romans 6:23
- John 14:27
- Ephesians 2:14-17
- Romans 14:17
- Colossians 3:15
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 5:1?
It is in Romans, in Romans 5. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Romans 5:1?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 32:17, John 16:33, Romans 15:13, Acts 13:38-39. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 5:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Romans 5:1 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Romans 5:1, peace. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Romans 5 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Romans 5:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
