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that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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Justified by Grace Alone
Commentators unanimously affirm that our right standing with God, or "justification," is not earned by our good deeds. Instead, it is a free gift resulting from God's "grace"—His unmerited favor. Scholars explain this means we are forgiven, freed from sin's penalty, and accepted as righteous in God's sight solely because of what Christ has done for us.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That being justified by his grace. Not by our own works, but by his favour or mercy. (See the notes on Romans 3:24).
We should …
Being justified by his grace (δικαιωθεντες τη εκεινου χαριτ). First aorist passive participle of δικαιοω and instrumental case of …
19th Century
Anglican
That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.—Here appears the glorio…
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Baptist
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to…
“So that” here denotes not only purpose but also result; the aim of salvation has been accomplished. “Having been justified by his grace” records t…
16th Century
Protestant
That being justified by his grace. If we understand “regeneration” in its strict and ordinary meaning, it might be thought that the Apostl…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That being justified by his grace This is another way and means, as well as regeneration, by which God saves his peo…
Spiritual privileges do not invalidate or weaken, but confirm civil duties. Mere good words and good intentions are not enough without good works. …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle gave specific admonitions suited to particular situations; here he gives general admonitions for all. He first gives the ad…
