Romans 5:10

"For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life." Romans 5:10 (NASB)

1. It is simply not by our works, so that none may boast.

2. Both past and future work is done by God, thru Jesus Christ.

3. "much more", the past work of God increases the certainty of God's future work.

• God did the tough part of re-conciliating us by putting His own Son to death for our sins, all while we were still enemies of Him.
• "much more" will He be willing and able to ascertain our eternal salvation in Him.
• E.g. A student is going overseas for studies, his/her parents paid for all the school fees, flight tickets, hostel fees. MUCH MORE will they pay for the textbook he/she needs.

4. "His life", refers to the life of Jesus after ascension.

• Where is Jesus now? Heaven, right hand of God, with angels, authorities and power been subjected to Him. (1Pet 3:22)
• With all of these in His hand, what is Jesus doing? He intercedes for us (Rom 8:34), He is indeed able to save to the utttermost (completely) those who draw near to God through Him, since He lives to make intercession for us(Heb 7:25)

This short study simply blows my mind about how good and awesome God is. He is so committed to our salvation and our response is but to simply draw near.