Scripture harmonizing scripture !
1 Cor 2:12-13
12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world,
but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us [Gods chosen] of God.
13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth;
comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Of all books in the history of the world, none save the scriptures are spiritual.
Sure, one does not have to be spiritual to read and even study the bible,
but in order to understand it, to the least degree, one must be spiritual or have been given the Spirit which is of God.
The word comparing in 1 Cor 2:13 in the greek is the word:
Sugkrino and means:
- to joint together fitly, compound, combine
- to interpret
- to compare
Its not until we have born of the spirit that we can interpret the scriptures and join together the pieces of truth to the over all puzzle.
With that said, when scripture can be spiritually harmonized and shed light, one part on another part, there is nothing unlawful about that; Now in regards to Rom 4:5 and 5:10
Rom 4:5
5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Rom 5:10
10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
There is something interchangeably true about both of these scriptures, and that is being reconciled to God by the death of His Son, while yet being an enemie [by nature] is the same as being Justified by God while being Ungodly.
For one [though this will be denied] cannot be reconciled to God without being Justified as well !
Rom 5:10 can very well read without violation or wresting truth Rom 5:10
10For if, when we were ungodly, we were justified before God, by the death of his Son, much more, being justified, we shall be saved by his life.
Rom 4:5 can read as well
5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that reconciled the enemies, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Even the elect, by nature, we are enemies of God, but He does not view us as His enemie, because of Christ death for us. Yes by our actions we are worthy of Him being our enemy, but He is not, but we hate him by nature.
So, even when we the elect, are ungodly, that is by nature at enmity with God, we are Justified before Him Legally , how ? By the Death of His Son.
And, this is what God given Faith comes to believe and realize !