How GOOD IS GOOD ENOUGH?
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
Romans 3:20 NIV
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
Romans 3:20 NIV
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference.
Romans 3:22 NIV
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23 NIV
And are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:24 NIV
God presented him as a 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
Romans 3:25 NIV
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.
Romans 3:26 NIV
Because of His mercy He delayed payment.
Because of His justice He demanded payment.
Because of His grace He made the payment.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 NIV
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:21-24 NIV