Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
Chapter 5
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Consequences of the New Righteousness
By faith, we have received true righteousness, and we are at peace with God through Jesus Christ, our Lord.2
Through him, we receive this favor in which we abide, and we even boast to expect the glory of God.
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Hope does not disappoint us because the Holy Spirit has been given to us, pouring into our hearts the love of God.
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Consider, furthermore, the time when Christ died for us: when we were still helpless and unable to do anything.
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Few would agree to die for an upright person; although for a very good person, perhaps someone would dare to die.
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But see how God demonstrated his love for us: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us;