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Justified Freely by God

Romans 3:22-25

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justified freely by God's grace

This righteousness is given through faith in 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, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith.

Romans 3:22-25a NIV

In the early part of this chapter Paul had made clear that there is no one who is good, no one who is righteous, no one who seeks God. The condition of humanity is hopeless. But, praise God, he did not leave us in that helpless condition. The righteousness of God has now been made known to us, a righteousness that comes through the atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross. This righteous is given freely by God’s grace through faith, to all who will believe.

On my own, I never would have sought after God, and was actually incapable of doing so. But God’s grace, his unmerited favor, enabled me to believe and to accept his offer of salvation. It is by the gift of God’s grace that I have freely justified. A salvation that is received through faith in Christ Jesus. A gift freely given and totally undeserved. Thank you Lord!

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Ed Jarrett

Just an old clay jar that God continues to see fit to use in his kingdom's work. I am retired, married with 2 children, and 4 grandchildren. I have followed Jesus for many years. And I love to share what He has given me from His word.

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