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After exposing the universal guilt of all people (Rom. 1:18–3:20), Paul breaks through with the most glorious words in the letter so far: “But now…” A new way of being made right with God has been revealed—not by works of the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ. This righteousness is available to everyone who believes, because all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory (vv. 22–23).
We are justified—declared righteous—by God’s grace as a gift (v. 24). How? Through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, who was put forward as a sacrifice to satisfy God’s wrath and forgive our sins (v. 25). This shows that God is both just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus (v. 26).
Because this salvation is not earned but received by faith, boasting is excluded (vv. 27–28). Jew and Gentile alike are made right with God the same way—by grace through faith. This doesn’t cancel the law but confirms it, showing that the law’s true purpose was to lead us to Christ (v. 31).
🎯 Theme: God’s righteousness is revealed in Jesus, who justifies sinners by grace through faith.
🌀 Reflection: At the cross, God did what we never could—He satisfied His justice and offered mercy at the same time. Our salvation is not our doing; it’s all God’s grace, received by faith in Christ alone.
💬 Mission Challenge: Boldly share the heart of the gospel with someone this week: that salvation is not about trying harder or being good enough—it’s about trusting Jesus, who gave Himself to make us right with God.
Just Keith Harris 
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