Romans 4:25

"but for our sake also, to whom it will be accounted, who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,"

Key Reflection

This verse underscores that faith in God, as demonstrated through belief in the resurrection of Jesus, brings eternal life not just for believers individually but also collectively, positioning them to be recipients of God's righteousness and salvation. It highlights the interconnectedness of faith and its cosmic significance in achieving divine favor.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. Who was delivered. To death. Comp. See Barnes "Ac 2:23". For our offences. On account of our crimes. He was delivered up to death in order to make expiation for our sins. And was raised again. From the dead. For our justification. In order that we may be justified. The word justification here seems to be used in a large sense, to denote acceptance with God; including not merely the formal act by which God pardons sins, and by which we become reconciled to him, but but also the completion of the work--the treatment of us as righteous, and raising us up to a state of glory. By the death of Christ an atonement is made for sin.

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