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through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
We have access. (See Barnes on John 14:6.)
I am the way, etc. (John 14:6). Doddridge renders it, "by whom we h…
We have had (εσχηκαμεν). Perfect active indicative of εχω (same verb as εχωμεν), still have it.
Our access
19th Century
Anglican
By whom.—More accurately translated, through whom also we have had our access (Ellicott). “Have had” when we first became…
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Baptist
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 …
“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…
16th Century
Protestant
Through whom we have access, etc. Our reconciliation with God depends only on Christ, for He alone is the beloved Son, and we are…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
By whom also we have access by faith The access here spoken of is not to the blessing of justification; for though t…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing the need for Christ’s grace—because without it, neither knowledge of the truth benefited the Gentiles, nor did circumcision…
