Deep Dive into We Have Peace with God (Romans 5:1) by Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards’s discourse on Romans 5:1 examines the concept of having peace with God, dividing it into five primary sections. He first distinguishes between real peace and sensible peace. Real peace refers to the actual state of the soul being reconciled to God, which involves both the negative aspect of sin being forgiven and removed, and the positive aspect of receiving God's favor. Sensible peace, on the other hand, is the inward, holy calm that a believer feels upon apprehending this union with God and the pardon of their sins.

Edwards explains that this peace originates from God's eternal foreknowledge and love, is purchased through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and is applied to the believer by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit unites the believer to Christ through faith, ultimately leading to the sanctification of the heart. To distinguish true peace from false appearances, Edwards notes that genuine peace is founded on spiritual conviction rather than darkness. It relies entirely on Christ, prioritizes a love for God's glory over mere personal possession, and is accompanied by an irreconcilable war against the enemies of God.

The benefits of this peace are profound. Believers are infinitely defended, experience peace with all of God's creatures, and enjoy communion with both God and the saints. They also gain an anchor of steadfastness in life's storms and an irrefragable title to eternal glory. Finally, to obtain this peace, individuals must deeply sense their misery and the breach between them and God. They must abandon all false rests, such as their own righteousness, embrace the Prince of Peace, and let a spirit of peace and love rule in their hearts.

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