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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Recent Sermons
Luke 1:26-38 - This Christmas, discover how God is on the move—sending Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth and inviting ordinary people into the greatest story ever told. Explore Mary’s costly yet courageous “yes” and what it reveals about the Christian life.
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
Mark 3:32-35 - Discover why community is the most essential practice for following Jesus. This week’s passage highlights the kind of people we’re called to walk with—those who do the will of God.
Jn. 15:5-17 - Discover how staying connected to Jesus—the true vine—produces lasting spiritual fruit. Learn how a simple Rule of Life, shaped by practices like prayer, Scripture, sabbath, solitude, community, and service, helps us remain rooted in Him.
Mark 2:17 - Jesus came to call sinners—those who know they miss the mark. Following him begins with humility and self-awareness, not perfection.
Matthew 26:36-39 - Christian practices like prayer and Sabbath quiet the noise so we can hear God’s voice and face the deeper emotions He invites us to heal.
