Introduction
We are all sinners, and can only be saved through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Questions
1. In verse 9 what is the problem everyone has?
v 9 ... we previously warned both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin.
2. In verse 20, what is the problem with the law?
v 20 ... by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
3. How has Christ Jesus enabled us to be justified?
v 24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;
Summary Points
- v 1 to 8 The Jews are a privileged people because God gave them his revelations. The fact that they don't have faith in God doesn't make God less true or just. We can't deliberately do evil so that God can show his goodness to us
- v 9 to 20 Because we are all sinners, we can't be justified (made right) by what we do
- v 21 to 26 Now, by God’s grace, anyone can be counted righteous (right with God) through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
- v 27 to 31 We should not boast, as we are saved by what we believe, not by keeping laws