The Triumph of Grace: Romans 1--8
Lesson Five--Page 16
Lesson Five--Romans 3:21-31 Christ has prepared a righteousness for us that is ours by faith 3:21-25 Paul describes God's righteousness apart from the law Paul has concluded his discussion on the law and God's condemnation of the lawbreaker by saying that the law does nothing but reveal our sins and our accountability to God. Against the backdrop of our own unrighteousness, Paul tells us the good news that God has prepared another righteousness for us, which he gives us as a gift.
Now paraphrase these verses by filling in the blanks: But now _________________________, ____________________________, from God has been _________________. This is nothing new. In fact, the law and the prophets _________________________. This ___________________ comes to us through ___________________ in Jesus
Focus on the following phrases or words taken from this section. In your own words, jot down their meanings. 1. righteousness 2. apart from law 3. made known
Christ. This is the only way anyone can be saved because all ________________ ____________ and cannot measure up to ________________________________. In Christ, all are ___________________ without any cost, strictly because of
4. through faith 5. the glory of God 6. justified
God's _______________. In Jesus Christ God ____________________________. God sent his Son to the cross to die _______________________, making us
7. grace 8. redemption 9. atonement seat
_________________________ with him through faith in ____________________ Jesus shed from the cross.
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