23 For there is no difference: for all have sinned,
and are deprived of the glory of God,
24 And are justified freely by his grace, through
the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a reconciliation (a)
through faith in his blood to declare his righteousness,
by the forgiveness of the sins that are passed,
Editor’s note and thought - Reconciliation - sunelauno soon-el-ow'-no - to drive together, i.e. (figuratively) exhort, set at one again. Source Strong’s Concordance.
It is interesting to note the Greek translation. In particular the idea of “set at one again” for what good is man who cannot be one with his God? Also the concept of “to drive together” makes sense when viewed in the above context. God, by the sacrifice of His Son Christ Jesus, has given us a vehicle, if you will, wherein we can once again be driven towards him and made whole, in His righteousness. I am reminded here of a lyric in the Christmas carol “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
“God and sinners reconciled” indeed we are brought back to His vision for us.
Additional related study scripture
Leviticus 16:15;
Isaiah 59:12;
Isaiah 64:6;
Acts 14:16;
Acts 17:30;
Romans 10:12;
Galatians 3:22;
Ephesians 2:8;
Colossians 1:20;
Hebrews 9:12;
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