January 21, 2024
Included | Romans 3:21-31
Included By Faith
We have a problem: sin. It has us trapped. But God has an amazing solution! By grace he justifies us, giving us what we could never earn. The good news of Jesus is that by faith we are included in God’s rescue.
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- Romans 3:23 says that we “all fall short of the glory of God.” What’s your reaction to the idea that we are all included as sinners?
- What are some ways that you see people trying to “justify” their worth or significance? How does that play out?
- What does it mean to have “faith in Jesus Christ” (v 22, 26)? What does that look like in your life?
- V 24 says that we are “justified freely by his grace through Christ Jesus.” How would you explain this sentence to someone who is asking questions about faith?
- Paul says that we “uphold the law” (v 31). What does that mean? How has your relationship with Jesus changed your attitudes and actions?
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