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[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

Romans 3 Good News Translation

3 Do the Jews then have any advantage over the Gentiles? Or is there any value in being circumcised?
2 Much, indeed, in every way! In the first place, God trusted his message to the Jews.
3 But what if some of them were not faithful? Does this mean that God will not be faithful?
4 Certainly not! God must be true, even though all human beings are liars. As the scripture says, “You must be shown to be right when you speak; you must win your case when you are being tried.”
5 But what if our doing wrong serves to show up more clearly God's doing right? Can we say that God does wrong when he punishes us? (This would be the natural question to ask.)
6 By no means! If God is not just, how can he judge the world?
7 But what if my untruth serves God's glory by making his truth stand out more clearly? Why should I still be condemned as a sinner?
8 Why not say, then, “Let us do evil so that good may come”? Some people, indeed, have insulted me by accusing me of saying this very thing! They will be condemned, as they should be.
9 Well then, are we Jews in any better condition than the Gentiles? Not at all![a] I have already shown that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin.
10 As the Scriptures say: “There is no one who is righteous,
11 no one who is wise or who worships God.
12 All have turned away from God; they have all gone wrong; no one does what is right, not even one.
13 Their words are full of deadly deceit; wicked lies roll off their tongues, and dangerous threats, like snake's poison, from their lips;
14 their speech is filled with bitter curses.
15 They are quick to hurt and kill;
16 they leave ruin and destruction wherever they go.
17 They have not known the path of peace,
18 nor have they learned reverence for God.”
19 Now we know that everything in the Law applies to those who live under the Law, in order to stop all human excuses and bring the whole world under God's judgment.
20 For no one is put right in God's sight by doing what the Law requires; what the Law does is to make us know that we have sinned.
How We Are Put Right with God
21 But now God's way of putting people right with himself has been revealed. It has nothing to do with law, even though the Law of Moses and the prophets gave their witness to it.
22 God puts people right through their faith in Jesus Christ. God does this to all who believe in Christ, because there is no difference at all:
23 everyone has sinned and is far away from God's saving presence.
24 But by the free gift of God's grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free.
25-26 God offered him, so that by his blood he should become the means by which people's sins are forgiven through their faith in him. God did this in order to demonstrate that he is righteous. In the past he was patient and overlooked people's sins; but in the present time he deals with their sins, in order to demonstrate his righteousness. In this way God shows that he himself is righteous and that he puts right everyone who believes in Jesus.
27 What, then, can we boast about? Nothing! And what is the reason for this? Is it that we obey the Law? No, but that we believe.
28 For we conclude that a person is put right with God only through faith, and not by doing what the Law commands.
29 Or is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the Gentiles also? Of course he is.
30 God is one, and he will put the Jews right with himself on the basis of their faith, and will put the Gentiles right through their faith.
31 Does this mean that by this faith we do away with the Law? No, not at all; instead, we uphold the Law.

Footnotes
Romans 3:9 any better condition than the Gentiles? Not at all!; or any worse condition than the Gentiles? Not altogether.
Romans 3:25 by his blood; or by his sacrificial death.

 

[Articles]

Let us pray and seek God's will together in Jesus' name, thanking Him for the precious gift of His Word, which clearly outlines the path to righteousness and salvation.

Firstly, it is essential to acknowledge that there is no one righteous, no, not one. We have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God, whether Jew or Gentile. As it is written in Romans 3:10-12, "There is no one who is righteous. No one who is wise or who worships God. All have turned away from God; they have all gone wrong; no one does what is right, not even one." This passage underscores the universal condition of humanity, highlighting our desperate need for a Savior.

God, in His infinite mercy, has provided a way for us to be made right with Him. Romans 3:22-24 tells us, "God puts people right through their faith in Jesus Christ. God does this to all who believe in Christ, because there is no difference at all: everyone has sinned and is far away from God's saving presence. But by the free gift of God's grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free."

It is crucial to understand that our righteousness comes not through our own efforts or adherence to the law, but solely through faith in Jesus Christ. As Romans 3:28 states, "For we conclude that a person is put right with God only through faith, and not by doing what the Law commands." This faith is not merely an intellectual assent but a transformative trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Moreover, we must emphasize that salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God and His saving grace.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging our sinfulness and our desperate need for Your grace. We thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins, that we might be made right with You through faith in Him.

Lord, we pray for those who are seeking You, that they may come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We pray that they may turn from their sins and trust in Him alone for their salvation. We ask that You would open their hearts to receive the good news of the gospel and that they may be transformed by Your grace.

We also pray for those who are struggling with sin, that they may find forgiveness and freedom in Christ. We ask that You would strengthen them in their faith and help them to walk in Your ways.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Let us encourage one another to remain steadfast in our faith, to walk in obedience to God's Word, and to share the good news of the gospel with those around us. May we always remember that our righteousness comes not through our own efforts, but through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

 

[Reborn12345]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend, let's pause and reflect on the amazing grace of God, as revealed in Romans 3. We've been reminded that no one is righteous, not even one. But here's the beautiful part: God has made a way for us to be made right with Him through our faith in Jesus Christ. It's not about our efforts or adherence to the law, but about trusting in the finished work of Jesus on the cross.

Let's pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You today, acknowledging our sinfulness and our need for Your grace. We thank You for sending Jesus, Your Son, to die on the cross for our sins. We ask that You would help us to trust in Him alone for our salvation.

Lord, we pray for those who are seeking You, that they may come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We ask that You would open their hearts to receive the good news of the gospel and be transformed by Your grace.

We also pray for those who are struggling with sin, that they may find forgiveness and freedom in Christ. Strengthen them in their faith, Lord, and help them to walk in Your ways.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Let's encourage one another to remain steadfast in our faith, to walk in obedience to God's Word, and to share the good news of the gospel with those around us. Our righteousness comes not through our own efforts, but through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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