Romans 3:21-31

 

Important phrases in this passage that directly relates with us today

Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory

- fall short of God's glory,

- is far away from God's saving presence. (Good news Bible)

So God forgives the sins and makes right with Him

 

Important phrases in this passage that talks about God

●      Now God has shown us his saving power v21

●      We are made right with God by putting our faith in Jesus Christ v28

●      The free gift of God’s grace makes us right with him. v24

●      Christ Jesus paid the price to set us free. v25

●      Is God the God of Jews only? Isn’t he also the God of Gentiles? Yes, he is their God too. There is only one God. v29-30

 

Passage Reading

21 But now God has shown us his saving power without the help of the law. But the Law and the Prophets tell us about this. 22 We are made right with God by putting our faith in Jesus Christ. This happens to all who believe. It is no different for the Jews than for the Gentiles. 23 Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory.

 

24 The free gift of God’s grace makes us right with him. Christ Jesus paid the price to set us free. 25 God gave Christ as a sacrifice to pay for sins through the spilling of his blood. So God forgives the sins of those who have faith. God did all this to prove that he does what is right. He is a God of mercy. So he did not punish for their sins the people who lived before Jesus lived. 26 God did all this to prove in our own time that he does what is right. He also makes right with himself those who believe in Jesus.

 

27 So who can brag? No one! Are people saved by the law that requires them to obey? Not at all! They are I saved because of the law that requires faith. 28 We firmly believe that a person is made right with God because of their faith. They are not saved by obeying the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Isn’t he also the God of Gentiles? Yes, he is their God too. 30 There is only one God. When those who are circumcised believe in him, he makes them right with himself. Suppose those who are not circumcised believe in him. Then God also will make them right with himself. 31 Does faith make the law useless? Not at all! We agree with the law.

 

Discussion questions

  1. How does the passage say we are made right with God from sinfulness?
  2. What does faith in Jesus mean in our relationship with God?
  3. How does God's free gift of grace through Jesus's sacrifice show His mercy and forgiveness? What does it mean that Jesus paid the price to set us free?
  4. Why is it important that everyone, both Jews and non-Jews, can be saved by faith? 
  5. Why does the passage say no one can brag (boast) about being saved, and how does this shape our walk with Jesus?