Romans 3:25-31 New International Version
25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. 31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.
Romans 3:25 New International Version
25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—
Sacrifice of atonement – Gr. Hilasterion. Gr. Equivalent to Hebrew word in Lev. 16:15-16 about sacrifice of atonement.
Three things we CAN’T do when Justified
1. We Can’t BOAST About It
Romans 3:27 New International Version
27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith.
2. We Can’t Work for It
Romans 3:28 New International Version
28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
3. We Can’t Segregated It
Romans 3:29-30 New International Version
29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
Romans 3:31 New International Version
31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.
Example of Abraham and David
10 of 25 verses (3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, 24) Gr. Logidzomai which means CREDITED.
Accounting verb meaning “to count as.”
Romans 4:1-8 New International Version
4 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. 6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
7 “Blessed are those
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
8 Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”
3 Things We Do When Justified
Believe in God’s Power
Romans 4:17 New Living Translation
17 That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.
Hope at ALL Times
Romans 4:18-19 New Living Translation
18 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!” 19 And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.
Unwavering on God’s Promises
Romans 4:20 New Living Translation
20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.