Verse 2
The third benefit is access (Gr. prosagoge). The idea here is that Jesus Christ enables us to enjoy continuing relationship with God (cf. Ephesians 2:17-18; Ephesians 3:12). Paul spoke of "this grace in which we stand" as the realm into which Christ’s redeeming work transfers us. He stressed the fact that our being in this state is an act of God’s grace. Our present position in relation to God is all grace, and our justification admits us to that position.
The last part of the verse focuses on that part of our reconciliation that we can look forward to with joyful confidence. Paul had in view the glory that we will experience when we stand in the Lord’s presence.
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