Therefore, since I have been made right in your sight by faith, I have peace with you, God, because of what Jesus Christ my Lord has done for me. Because of my faith, Christ has brought me into this place of undeserved privilege where I now stand, and I confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing your glory.
I can rejoice, too, when I run into problems and trials, for I know that they help me develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens my confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For I know how dearly you love me, because you has given me the Holy Spirit to fill my heart with your love.
When I was utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for me, a sinner. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God , you showed your great love for me by sending Christ to die for me while I was still a sinner. And since I have been made right in your sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save me from your condemnation. For since my friendship with you was restored by the death of your Son while I was still your enemy, I will certainly be saved through the life of your Son. So now I can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with you because my Lord Jesus Christ has made me friends of God.
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