The Hope We Stand In

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” – Romans 5:1-2

The Apostle Paul makes a bold declaration: “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand.” This is not a grace we visit occasionally—it’s a grace we stand in. Yet many believers wrestle with their security in salvation. Some fear that salvation must be maintained by works, as if grace were a loan that must be paid back. But Paul is clear: salvation is by grace through faith, and that same grace keeps us. Jude 1:24 says, “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling…” That’s not a maybe—it’s a promise. If a crucified Savior could save us, surely a risen Savior can keep us.

Some point to Galatians 5:4 or Hebrews 6 to argue that believers can fall from grace. But Paul was addressing those trying to earn salvation through law, not those who had truly received it. The warning is not about losing salvation—it’s about never grasping it in the first place. True salvation brings joy, not fear. Imagine sharing the gospel and telling someone, “It’s all grace!”—only to follow it with, “Now it’s up to you to keep it.” That’s not good news; that’s spiritual anxiety. But 2 Timothy 1:12 reminds us: “He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” Our confidence is not in our grip on God, but in His grip on us.

And because of this, Paul says we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. That hope isn’t vague—it’s anchored in the past, present, and future. Christ made peace with God for us (past), He intercedes for us now (present), and He will glorify us in the end (future). John 14:2–3 promises that Jesus is preparing a place for us, and He will come again to receive us. Romans 8:30 assures us that those He justified, He will also glorify. There is no loss in God’s plan. So today, lift your head. Rejoice. Your salvation is secure—not because you’re strong, but because He is faithful. That is the hope we stand in.