Romans 5:9

Much more then. If Christ died for us when we were sinners, it is certain that He will save us now that we are justified. If His love was so great that He was willing to give His life for His enemies, surely He will save His friends from wrath (see verse 10).

By his blood. That is, by His death, the giving of His perfect life in the atoning sacrifice (see on chapter 3:25). In this verse Paul speaks of justification as being “by his blood” rather than “by faith,” because he is here considering justification from God’s point of view. Our faith adds nothing to God’s gift but only accepts it. The infinite price that was paid for our redemption reveals not only the wonderful love of God but also the high value that God places on the human soul. Paul is reasoning that since God loves us so much He was willing to pay an infinite price for our justification, surely He will keep that which has been so dearly bought.

From wrath. Literally, “from the wrath”; that is, the wrath of God to come (see 1 Thessalonians 1:10; see on Romans 1:18; 2:5).