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NASB | Romans 5:2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:2 Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power]. |
Subject: Charis (Word Study) |
Bible Note: Charis (word study) ------------------------- Greek word: charis [KAH rihss] Translation: grace Uses in Romans: 24 Uses in Paul's writings: 100 Uses in the New Testament: 155 Key passage: Romans 5:2 *********************************************** The Greek noun 'charis' refers to a favorable disposition toward someone or something, with an emphasis on this favor being unmerited. In the NT charis is commonly used in relation to salvation, especially in Paul's writings. Paul used 'charis' to explain that salvation comes from God's own choice to show favor in redeeming lost persons through faith in Christ (see Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:8-9; 2 Tim. 1:9). However, God's undeserved favor is not toward those who are neutral in His eyes and have done nothing offensive; rather, God shows grace toward those who have sinned against Him and thus are actually His enemies. In Romans 5, Paul explained that peace with God is an act of God's grace (vv. 1-2), and he went on to remind believers that at one time they were God's enemies (v. 10; see Eph. 2:1-16; Col. 1:21-22). Therefore, a better NT definition of 'charis' would be "unmerited favor toward an enemy"- grace toward one who has forfeited any claim on God's favor because of sin and who deserves the opposite- God's judgment (v. 9). This understanding of grace permeates Paul's teachings on how to enter into a right relationship with God (Rom. 3:21-26; 4:3-5,16; 5:15-21; 11:5-6; Gal. 1:6,15; 2:21; 5:4; Eph. 1:6-7; 2:5-9; Titus 2:11-14) and how to live the Christian life (Rom. 6:1-15; 12:6; 1 Cor. 15:10; 2 Cor. 1:12; 6:1; 12:9; Eph. 4:7,29; Col. 1:6; 4:6; 2 Thess. 1:12; 2 Tim. 2:1; Titus 3:7). - Makarios [Taken from "Experiencing the Word New Testament", 2001, Holman Bible Publishers, The Holman Christian Standard Bible [HCSB], notes by Henry Blackaby, pg. 351] |
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