Romans 3: But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.

22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:21-26

24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:21-26

25 God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished – Romans 3:21-26

26 he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. Romans 3:21-26

Amazing Grace: The Righteousness of God Romans 3:21-26

Introduction Romans 3:21-26 “is probably the most important paragraph ever written.” Dr. Leon Morris Romans 3:21-26 “is probably the most important paragraph ever written.” Dr. Leon Morris This paragraph addresses our greatest need. This paragraph addresses our greatest need. The last three sermons on this subject The last three sermons on this subject

Righteousness of God God is love God is love God is holy God is holy God is just God is just God is relational God is relational

Man/Mankind Unrighteous Unrighteous Rebellious Rebellious Unjust Unjust Helpless Helpless

What God did for us… He declared us righteous He declared us righteous This righteousness comes ‘through faith…’ This righteousness comes ‘through faith…’ He justified us “by His grace as a gift” He justified us “by His grace as a gift” He became our redeemer He became our redeemer He became a “sacrifice of atonement” He became a “sacrifice of atonement”