But see how God demonstrated his love for us: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us;
Commentaries
5:1 - 5:11
Consequences of the New Righteousness.
Another section of the letter begins. Legal language takes a back seat to a more ethical one. The prominence of love replaces the dominance of divine justice. There is no longer any distinction between Jews and pagans. Paul now addresses the Christian community. He explains what this “justification” consists of, which we receive as a gift from God through Jesus Christ. With peace and hope, Christians do not avoid or shy away from the hardships and suffering of the present life, whether those inherent in the human condition or those caused by following Christ. Instead, they accept them with responsibility, patience, and endurance, knowing that, in the end, the power of life will triumph over the powers of death. What seems unbelievable to our human capacity is not so for the unconditional and infinite love of God revealed in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Commentaries
Consequences of the New Righteousness.
Another section of the letter begins. Legal language takes a back seat to a more ethical one. The prominence of love replaces the dominance of divine justice. There is no longer any distinction between Jews and pagans. Paul now addresses the Christian community. He explains what this “justification” consists of, which we receive as a gift from God through Jesus Christ. With peace and hope, Christians do not avoid or shy away from the hardships and suffering of the present life, whether those inherent in the human condition or those caused by following Christ. Instead, they accept them with responsibility, patience, and endurance, knowing that, in the end, the power of life will triumph over the powers of death. What seems unbelievable to our human capacity is not so for the unconditional and infinite love of God revealed in the death and resurrection of Jesus.