Romans 5:10 NKJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:9-10

Reconciliation and salvation. God's love to man has its expression and proof in the gift of Christ. In what way does this gift enrich and bless those for whom it is intended? The apostle answers this question in these two verses. By Christ's death his people are reconciled to him, and by Christ's life they are saved. I. THE PRIVILEGES OF CHRIST 'S PEOPLE IN THE PRESENT , 1. These are described here, in one verse as justification, and in the other as ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:9-10

The certainty of salvation. The doctrine of justification by faith may be said to be hinted at in the first chapter, implied in the second, distinctly proclaimed in the third, proved scriptural in the fourth, and openly exulted in in this present chapter. Its consequences are now being emphasized by the apostle. I. THE APPEAL TO A FACT . The "if" of the tenth verse does not signify doubt, but introduces the major premiss of the proposition, and one which is matter of instant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:9-11

The assurance of redemption. But what an argument of assurance is such a love! If the love itself works hope, how does this assured love work an assured hope! It is an a fortiori of the strongest kind. I. THE RECONCILIATION . 1. We were enemies. God was opposed to us; we were opposed to God. Something terribly real in this twofold opposition. We know its reality on our side; conscience, nature, revelation testify to its reality on God's side. The wrath of God. 2. ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 5:10

For if - The idea in this verse is simply a repetition and enlargement of that in Romans 5:9. The apostle dwells on the thought, and places it in a new light, furnishing thus a strong confirmation of his position.When we were enemies - The work was undertaken while we were enemies. From being enemies we were changed to friends by that work. Thus, it was commenced by God; its foundation was laid while we were still hostile to it; it evinced, therefore, a determined purpose on the part of God to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 5:9-11

Romans 5:9-11. Much more then Since, therefore, it hath pleased the blessed God to give us such an unexampled display of his love as this, how high may our expectations rise, and how confidently may we conclude, that much more, being now justified by his blood Shed for us: that is, by his death, which is the meritorious cause of our justification, while faith in that blood is the instrumental cause; we shall be saved from wrath From future punishment, from the vengeance of eternal fire;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 5:1-11

The believer’s assurance (5:1-11)When God justifies people (declares them to be righteous, or puts them right with him), he brings them into a relationship of peace with himself. In his grace he accepts them into his holy presence, and assures them of one day sharing his glory (5:1-2). Believers’ anticipation of future glory is what the Bible calls hope. Hope in this sense is not a mere wish for something, but the expectation of something that is certain. It is an assured belief that enables... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 5:10

if. Greek. ei . App-118 . enemies . Note the Figure of speech Catabasis, App-6 ; without strength, sinners, enemies verses: Romans 5:6 , Romans 5:8 , Romans 5:10 . reconciled . Greek. katallasso, a more intensive word than allasso (Romans 1:23 ). Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 7:11 . 2Co 5:18 , 2 Corinthians 5:19 , 2 Corinthians 5:20 . Son . App-108 . Compare Romans 6:10 . Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:19 , Galatians 1:20 . life . App-170 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 5:10

For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.This is a fuller statement of the argument made in the preceding verse, a conclusion of logic identified by Hodge as "a fortiori":If the greater benefit has been bestowed, the less will not be withheld.[23]Murray stated it more fully thus:The "a fortiori" argument of the apostle is thus apparent. It is to the effect that if, when we were in a state of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 5:10

10. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being now—"having now been" reconciled, we shall be saved by his life—that is "If that part of the Saviour's work which cost Him His blood, and which had to be wrought for persons incapable of the least sympathy either with His love or His labors in their behalf—even our 'justification,' our 'reconciliation'—is already completed; how much more will He do all that remains to be done, since He has it... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 5:1-11

D. The benefits of justification 5:1-11Paul’s original readers would have had another question because of what he had written in chapters 1-4. Is this method of justification safe? Since it is by faith, it seems quite unsure. Paul next gave evidence that this method is reliable by explaining the results of justification by faith.Moo argued that chapter 5 belongs with chapters 6-8 more than with Romans 3:21 to Romans 4:25. [Note: Moo, pp. 290-95.] He noted a chiastic structure in chapters 5-8... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:9-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 5:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 5:9-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 5:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 5:10

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 5:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 5:10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 5:1-11

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