By His Grace

Day 197: Romans 3:9-31

“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.” - Romans 3:23-25 ESV

When we speak of the Law of Moses or the Prophets, we cover much of the Hebrew Bible (OT), but Paul also used the word law to describe God's standard of holiness. As we start to really study the Bible, we realize that our lives aren't what they should be. This is why we need God's word so much; it reveals our sin. Not only does it expose our sin, but it also provides the solution for overcoming all weaknesses.

Throwing finances, time, and energy at any problem can usually resolve any issue we may have.

This isn't true when it comes to the sin that has attached itself to our souls. The blood of Jesus Christ alone can clean unrighteousness, and this forgiveness can only be activated when we place our faith/trust in His sacrifice and resurrection.

So many people thrive on exposing wrong. We love talking about it and discussing its origins.

Jesus can not only identify our sin; he can also drive it out permanently.

"But in this way of righteousness apart from the law, the procedure is reversed: God pronounces believers righteous at the beginning of their course, not at the end of it. If he pronounces them righteous at the beginning of their course, it cannot be on the basis of works which they have not yet done."
- Bruce, F. F. (1985). Romans (Vol. 6, p. 108)