How easily we use the word "grace" while letting the concept wither and fade. Repetition of "grace" is even more likely to miss the connection.
5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
"Boi Gollie!" as my father-in-law used to say. The only way we can enjoy grace is by faith in Jesus Christ. The abundance of grace is from the greatness of His.
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
