Sound Doctrine #4 – Righteousness by Faith Without Law – Romans 3:21-31
3:21 Wrath of God against unrighteousness (1:18); Righteousness without law.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:11-13; Deuteronomy 27:26).
Law and prophets (I Peter 1:10-11); true meaning of Matthew 5:17-18.
3:22 Righteousness by Christ’s faith (Galatians 2:16).
The justice of God demanded a kinsmen redeemer (Hebrews 10:4-10; Isaiah 53:10-11; Romans 3:24,26).
“UNTO” all, but only “UPON” all them that believe.
3:23 II Chronicles 6:36 vs. I Peter 2:22
Sin is not part of the Father’s glory plan (Ephesians 1:17).
3:24 “Freely” – Genesis 2:16-17. Free to enjoy God’s goodness, not to sin (Ephesians 2:7-9; Romans 11:6).