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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