22This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,
23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
25God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—
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The laws of God ultimately point us to Jesus, who fully embodies the glory of God. Despite humanity’s sinfulness, God held back His judgment so that Christ could offer redemption through His sinless life. His sacrifice did not negate the Law but restored what humans alone could not achieve. - P54
The Law cannot make us righteous, but it helps us recognize the depth of our sin for which only God can atone, making the righteousness we now receive from Him all the more meaningful. - P54
Paul tells us to have faith in Christ because we can trust a God who is able to bestow righteousness apart from the Law in a fully gracious manner. In this way, Jesus stands at the center of our salvation, revealing both His justice and grace in full measure. - P54
Gracious God, thank you for Your loving commands. Help me to center Christ in my life so that I may follow Your laws with joy and compassion. Help me to share Your love through my actions, and may You be glorified in my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P55
Paul explains that the righteousness of God has been made known apart fromthe Law. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all whobelieve. All have sinned and fall short of God‘s glory and are justified freely byHis grace. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement to demonstrateHis righteousness and justice. - P53
Paul does not dismiss the Law but redefines its role in our lives. Christiansdo not follow God‘s Law out of obligation or to earn salvation. We upholdGod‘s Law as an extension of our faith and trust in God. - P54
The Law is a wayto live out our faith. We do not boast in our achievement of following God‘slaws. Instead, our actions celebrate Christ who made our righteousnesspossible. - P54
His commands are not burdensomethrough which we can express our newfound;ause they are an avenuein Christ. The Lawis not a means of achieving righteousness through works; it shows what itlooks like for God‘s people made righteous by Jesus to live out their faiththrough God‘s grace, - P54
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