All who accept the gospel by faith are justified before the Father.
Romans 3:21–4:3
Paul acknowledged that while all have sinned and are separated from God, God provides a path to redemption and restoration through Jesus.
Introduction
The major part of the beginning of Romans focused on the theme: everyone falls short when it comes to God’s righteousness.
In Romans 3, Paul shifted to the solution to this problem. Only through faith in Jesus can a person find God’s grace to cover shortcomings.
Through Faith
(Rom. 3:21-24)
- righteousness of God is to be obtained.
- faith in Jesus is required.
Who needs salvation? All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Grace: How does it counter the reality of verse 23?
- A sin debt is still owed
- Paid, imputed, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
In Jesus
(Rom. 3:25-26)
- imputation is how Jesus’ sacrifice redeem those who believe in Him.
How would you explain Jesus’ atoning sacrifice for our sins to a person who is not a believer?
For All People
(Rom. 3:27-31)
- there is no place for boasting about personal accomplishments
- the gift of salvation is freely given.
- a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Where is boasting?
None are righteous.
- what kind of law? ? Works or faith.
- is God the God of Jews only? No.
- Do we nullify the law through faith? No.
Including Abraham
(Rom. 4:1-3)
- what justified Abraham in the eyes of God.
- How does the faith of Abraham compare to the faith required of believers today?
Conclusion
define salvation.
Through Faith, In Jesus, For All People.
Commit to living a life that reflects God’s gracious gift and be faithful to share it with others through words and deeds.
Challenges to justification and salvation by works or faith. Listen in to see how we address the matter.
JAMES 2:19 —
If the demons believe in God, then why are they not saved?
JAMES 2:21—
If Abraham was saved by works,
why does the Bible say he was justified by faith?
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