“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Grace becomes the sphere in which believers now stand. Access to this grace is through Christ's mediation. Boasting in hope of God's glory replaces the vain boasting in works. Hope is certain expectation of future vindication.
Church Fathers on Romans 5:2
“By Whom also we have access,” he says, by faith unto this grace. If then He has brought us near to Himself, when we were far off, much more will He keep us now that we are near. And let me beg you to consider how he everywhere sets down these two points; His part, and our part. On His part, however, there be things varied and numerous and diverse. For He died for us, and farther reconciled us, and brought us to Himself, and gave us grace unspeakable. But we brought faith…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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