Romans 3:21-31

By Nikesh TeckwaniGods Justification Apart from the Law

1Romans 3:21-31

Paul is writing to the Church in Rome -They are practicing false idolatry-They will face the wrath of God

Paul wanted the Gentiles to be treated fairly-God belongs to them too

Introduction

Important themes in Romans-Equality of Jew and Gentile-Salvation, which is Gods plan for all of humanity

God belongs to all-All people, both Jews and Gentiles, are under the power of sin

Themes and the Message

Faith in Christ is what matters the most-It does not matter if someone is circumcised as long as they believe in Christ-Both the circumcised and uncircumcised will be righteoused on the basis of faith in Jesus

To be righteoused by God means to be changed from one realm to another

What it Means

There is no distinction between people-God belongs to everyone-No one is better off because everyone has sinned

Dont criticize or blame someone for something because of what they believe in or how they look

Relation to Prep

Paul: A Very Short Introduction by E.P. Sanders

Romans by Leander Keck

The Letters of Paul by Calvin J. Roetzel

Reading Romans: A Literary and Theological Commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson

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