According to the Scofield Reference Bible, in Romans 5:1–11, Scofield
identifies seven results (or fruits) of justification. They are listed as
follows:
- Peace
with God – “Therefore being justified by faith, we
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). The
believer’s war with God is over; reconciliation has taken place.
- Access
to God – “By whom also we have access by faith into
this grace wherein we stand” (Romans 5:2). Justification gives the
believer direct access into God’s grace and presence.
- Rejoicing
in hope of the glory of God – “…and rejoice in hope of the glory of God”
(Romans 5:2). The believer looks forward with joy to sharing God’s glory.
- Patience
in tribulation – “…we glory in tribulations also: knowing
that tribulation worketh patience” (Romans 5:3). Trials are now seen
as producing endurance, not despair.
- The
love of God shed abroad in the heart – “…because the love
of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto
us” (Romans 5:5). The Holy Spirit makes God’s love a personal reality.
- Salvation
from wrath – “Much more then, being now justified by his
blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him” (Romans 5:9). Justification
guarantees deliverance from God’s coming judgment.
- Joy in
God – “…we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ”
(Romans 5:11). The believer’s highest blessing is joying (rejoicing) in
God Himself.
Summary:
The seven results of justification are:
- Peace
(v.1)
- Access
(v.2)
- Hope
(v.2)
- Patience
(v.3)
- Love
(v.5)
- Salvation
from wrath (v.9)
- Joy in
God (v.11)
“But if we walk in the light, as he
is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus
Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
1 John 1:7
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