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How Can<\/em> Righteousness Come to Us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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23<\/sup>All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24<\/sup>and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25<\/sup>God presented him as a propitiation [sacrifice of atonement], through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished\u2014 26<\/sup>he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.<\/p>\nRomans 3:23-26 (NIV)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Romans 3:24-26 provides a clear and powerful answer, revealing the beautiful tapestry of God\u2019s redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. This passage unveils four key aspects \u2013 propitiation, redemption, justification, and reconciliation \u2013 that \u201cdemonstrate God\u2019s justice\u201d on how righteousness comes to us through faith in Christ\u2019s sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Propitiation: Turning Away God\u2019s Wrath<\/strong> – The verse explicitly states that we are \u201cjustified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith.\u201d Propitiation refers to the appeasement of God\u2019s righteous anger against sin. Our sinfulness creates a barrier between us and God, and His justice demands a penalty. However, through Christ\u2019s sacrifice on the cross, God\u2019s wrath is satisfied, and His anger is turned away from those who place their faith in Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Redemption: Freedom from Sin\u2019s Slavery<\/strong> – The passage directly mentions that we are justified \u201cthrough the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.\u201d Redemption signifies the act of buying someone out of slavery. We were once enslaved to sin, powerless to escape its clutches. But Christ\u2019s sacrifice on the cross becomes the ransom that liberates us from this bondage. His blood, symbolizing His life poured out for us, becomes the price that secures our freedom and opens the door to a new life in relationship with God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Justification: Declared Righteous Before God<\/strong> – The central theme of Romans 3:24-26 is justification. The passage begins by stating, \u201cand are justified by his grace as a gift.\u201d Justification is a legal term that speaks to being declared righteous before the law. As guilty sinners, we stand condemned before God\u2019s perfect standards. However, through Christ\u2019s substitutionary death, we are declared righteous in God\u2019s eyes. This is not based on our own efforts or merit, but solely on Christ\u2019s perfect obedience and His sacrifice in our place. He takes our guilt and punishment, and we receive the righteousness He earned, allowing us to stand before God justified and blameless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Reconciliation: Restoring Our Relationship with God<\/strong> – While not explicitly stated, the concept of reconciliation is implied throughout Romans 3:24-26. The entire passage speaks of how God bridges the gap between Himself and humanity through Christ\u2019s sacrifice. Propitiation removes the barrier of God\u2019s wrath, redemption frees us from the bondage of sin, and justification brings us into a right legal standing before God. These actions culminate in the restoration of our relationship with God \u2013 reconciliation \u2013 where we are no longer separated from Him but adopted into His family as beloved children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romans 3:24-26 presents a stunning portrait of God’s love and justice intertwined in the gospel. Through Christ’s sacrificial death, God demonstrates His righteousness by justly dealing with sin while also extending grace and mercy to undeserving sinners. As we place our faith in Jesus, we experience the transformative power of propitiation, redemption, justification, and reconciliation, enabling us to live in a restored relationship with our Heavenly Father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How have these four aspects shaped your understanding of God’s love and grace, and how have they impacted your daily life, your relationships, and your sense of purpose and identity in Christ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[The ideas for this week’s materials on Romans 3:21-31 were drawn from James Montgomery Boice’s Commentary on Romans and John Stott’s ‘The Cross of Christ’]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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