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Christ, Our Royal Introduction
Commentators explain that "access" means more than just an open door; it signifies a personal introduction by Christ into God's presence. Through faith in Him, we are brought into a state of grace and favor. This isn't an audience we earn, but a privilege granted exclusively through Jesus, our mediator.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:2
18th Century
Theologian
We have access. (See Barnes on John 14:6.)
I am the way, etc. (John 14:6). Doddridge renders it, "by whom we h…
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:2
We have had (εσχηκαμεν). Perfect active indicative of εχω (same verb as εχωμεν), still have it.
Our access
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:2
19th Century
Bishop
By whom.—More accurately translated, through whom also we have had our access (Ellicott). “Have had” when we first became…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 5:2
“Therefore” suggests that the whole argument from 3:21–4:25 is the background for what is now set forth. Paul is assuming the reality of justificat…
John Calvin
On Romans 5:2
16th Century
Theologian
Through whom we have access, etc. Our reconciliation with God depends only on Christ, for He alone is the beloved Son, and we are…
John Gill
On Romans 5:2
17th Century
Pastor
By whom also we have access by faith
The access here spoken of is not to the blessing of justification; for though t…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 5:1–5
17th Century
Minister
A blessed change takes place in the sinner's state when he becomes a true believer, whatever he has been. Being justified by faith, he has peace wi…