“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.” – Romans 5:1-2
Although these two verses are short, they are loaded with significance.
Paul’s opening “therefore” not only connects what he has written in the previous verses, but also summarizes his stance in chapters 1-4.
Peace
The following images come to mind when I think of “peace”. 
But the “peace” Paul refers to is a new relationship with God where hostility of sin is absent because it has been removed. It is both objective and external.
What are the benefits of justification?
Along with acquiring a new relationship with God when justified by faith (vs. 1-2), we are also blessed with the following:
- Access to God. Ephesians 2:17-18 says, “He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through Him [Jesus] we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” The curtain that sealed one’s view—and denied access except yearly by the high priest—was torn when Jesus died on the cross. This symbolized that all believers may come into God’s presence any time (Mark 15:38; Hebrews 10:19).
- Hope of sharing the glory of God. We can look forward to our future because God promises to share His glory. In fact, His obedient children are currently reflecting His glory. “This grace in which we stand,” is the utmost privilege. Besides declaring us not guilty, God has also drawn us close to Himself. When we were enemies with Him, He made a way for us to not only be His friends, but also His children (John 15:15; Galatians 4:5).
So What?
Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ can confidently relax in the assurance that Christ paid the death penalty for their sins and are declared not guilty through His resurrection.
Do you have peace with God?
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“For He [Jesus] himself is our peace . . .” – Ephesians 2:14
kdmanestreet 
Thank you! I never before connected the tearing of the veil in the Holy of Holies with this verse in Romans: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.” – Romans 5:1-2
Hi Kathleen, thanks for your comment. Honestly, I haven’t always made this connection either. A couple of years ago I went through Beth Moore’s Bible study, “A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place”. It’s a fascinating study of God using the Old Testament Tabernacle’s imagery to point us to the true Tabernacle of Jesus Christ & his eternal plan for us. Take care!