1. Lesson 6 October 8, 2014 Romans 3:21-31

3. But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe, for there is no distinction. Romans 3:21-22

4. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10

5. this righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe, for there is no distinction. Romans 3:22

7. Justification "the legal and formal acquittal from guilt by God as Judge, and the pronouncement of the believing sinner as righteous in His sight." W.E. Vine or just as if I'd never sinned

8. being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed. Romans 3:24-25

10. Source: Romans, James Montgomery Boice, p. 382

11. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21

12. Tetelestai! It is finished! 1. a shout of triumph when a solder has won the battle or a king a war 2. written on business documents or receipts to indicate a bill had been paid in full

13. The Law reveals sin but doesn't save

14. Will you, will I, intentionally choose the free gift of salvation by believing in Jesus Christ?