Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
What it says
Justified by faith, believers now live at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
What it is doing
This verse states the section's foundation: justification has already altered the relationship with God.
In context
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.