#Romans 3

[hollers-and-holmes]

“…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. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭3:24-27‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[sealmonger]

Romans 3

God's faithfulness

What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.

What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written:

“So that you may be proved right when you speak

    and prevail when you judge.”[a]

But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?  Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?”  Why not say—as some slanderously claim that we say—“Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is just!

No One Is Righteous

What shall we conclude then? Do we have any advantage? Not at all! For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin. As it is written:

“There is no one righteous, not even one;

    there is no one who understands;

    there is no one who seeks God.

 All have turned away,

    they have together become worthless;

there is no one who does good,

    not even one.”[b]

 “Their throats are open graves;

    their tongues practice deceit.”[c]

“The poison of vipers is on their lips.”[d]

     “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”[e]

 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;

     ruin and misery mark their ways,

 and the way of peace they do not know.”[f]

     “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”[g]

 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.  Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

Righteousness Through Faith

But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.  This righteousness is given through faith in[h] Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.  God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,[i] 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— 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.

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith.  For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.  Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.  Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.

a. Romans 3:4 Psalm 51:4

b. Romans 3:12 Psalms 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Eccles. 7:20

c. Romans 3:13 Psalm 5:9

d. Romans 3:13 Psalm 140:3

e. Romans 3:14 Psalm 10:7 (see Septuagint)

f. Romans 3:17 Isaiah 59:7,8

g. Romans 3:18 Psalm 36:1

h. Romans 3:22 Or through the faithfulness of

i. Romans 3:25 The Greek for sacrifice of atonement refers to the atonement cover on the ark of the covenant (see Lev. 16:15,16).

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Daily Prayer for September 16, 2024: Psalm 140

Prayer: As we bow before you today, Father, we do so as your children living in a sin-wrecked world. Though you made all things visible and invisible in the space of six days and all very good, man has corrupted it due to sin and the expressions of depravity that flow from their hearts and minds. Though we are your redeemed people, we are not immune to the efforts of evil people who continually…

[biblebloodhound]

We Are All In the Same Boat (Romans 3:9-20)

To be a human being is to be intimately familiar with sin and godlessness, guilt and shame, no matter the group nor the individual.

What shall we conclude then? Do we have any advantage? Not at all! For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin. As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one;    there is no one who understands;    there is no one who seeks God.All have turned away,    they have together become worthless;there is no one who does good,    not even…

[kate-komics]

My friend said I should expand on the original illustration… so I did.

Original here!

Drew everyone/ the groups individually then placed and lit them. Their own illustrations below the cut 👇🏻

[shawnpgreene]

Bible Study: Romans 3 @ShawnPGreene

How can we be righteous? Today my study focused on Romans chapter 3, exploring how one obtains righteousness according to the standards of Yahweh Elohim, The LORD God Almighty. Ever wonder what it means to be righteous? Bible Study: Learning as we go, Romans 3. Read along with me if you would like: https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/rom/3/1/ss0/rl0/s_1049001  

[romans-art]

so this happened in my shadowheart playthrough and I nearly died

Lae'zel's reaction meanwhile was literally just

[triona-tribblescore]

Quiet Moments

(sat here thinking about how nice Husk's head scratches would feel TT <3 )

[fardell24b]

Church notes - 2nd July 2023

July 2nd Romans 12:1 - 8

Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 10:9, 13

vs 1 Paul urges us. God's mercy requires a response. Our sins are dealt with. 'This text speaks to those who neglect or withold this sacrifice, this service, and reproaches them as unreasonable, unapproachable, indefensible, disobedient...'

vs 2 Moulds of the World. A sense of selfishness. Focus on what one wants, on consumerism...

You can no longer follow the practices of this world. We need to be teachable.

Come together as a community. Relationships amongst God's people are crucial.

vs 3 If we are going to build meaningful relationships we must know ourselves.

vs 4 - 6 We are all different. Diversity is God given. We are dependent on each other.

1 Peter 4:10

[superbdonutpoetry]

The Progressiveness of Romans 1 to 3

ROMANS 1 is about the wickedness of the world before the law, during Noah, Abram and Lot’s time. It makes you realise why God destroyed not only Sodom and Gomorrha, but also the entire world with the flood. Romans 1:18-32 – Authorised Version For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; [19] Because that…

[s-o-a-p-ing]

ROMANS S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 3

Tuesday, 1/24/23

SCRIPTURE:

"Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in His sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when He freed us from the penalty for our sins."   ~ Romans 3:24

OBSERVATION:("Amplified and personalized...")

Yet - still, even though, in spite of, nevertheless - God...

...in - within, through...

...His grace - His favor, His mercy, His amazing gift to an unworthy, undeserving me...

...freely - without restriction, without coercion, in copious or generous amounts...

...makes - creates, recreates...

...me right - justified, acceptable, virtuous, declared free of sin...

...in His sight - His sight...

...through - provided by, given by - Christ Jesus...

...when He freed - redeemed, paid for - me...

...from the penalty -  eternal separation from Him...

...for my sins - my disobedience, selfishness,

APPLICATION:

Remember Who did and does the work and gives the Gift...

Remember who receives the blessing - the gift...

Remember Who deserves the praise and honor...

PRAYER:

Gracious Heavenly Father God  - Thank You for Your amazing gift of Jesus for an undeserving me, despite my repeated failures to give all my will over to all of Yours... May Your Holy Spirit continue to show me where and how and when to pause and seek You instead of my own wants and desires... In Jesus's saving Name, and for Your glory and honor...

As always, y'all's always, in all ways - through Him...

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The Morning Devotional: WCF 19.7

The Morning Devotional for June 30, 2023 The Westminster Confession of Faith 19.7 VII. Neither are the forementioned uses of the law contrary to the grace of the gospel, but do sweetly comply with it:a the Spirit of Christ subduing and enabling the will of man to do that freely and cheerfully which the will of God, revealed in the law, requireth to be done.b a. Gal 3:21. • b. Ezek 36:27; Heb…

[carolineforbes-mikaelson]

4 months later, I'm still here. 😍

[soullesscorvidds]

Prinxiety ship art! I'm going insane over these lads

[romans-art]

Shadowheart but put her in goth Victorian lace

[oldbutchdaniel]

i’m connecting the dots