Sermon Outline 11.10.2024

Romans 3:21-31—Nov 10, 2024—Justification by Faith
Theme: Our greatest need is a legal standing with God because we are naturally rebels against God.

Things Paul has shown so far:

1. God reveals Himself in nature but man suppresses the truth about God by his unrighteousness
2. We are all sinners in need of salvation
3. We cannot save ourselves by being good or doing good.

Intro: But now (Rom 3:21; 6:22; 7:6)

I. The Definition of Justification (Rom 3:21-24)

• What it is not
• What it is
• It is through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus (v24)
• It is free (v24) 
• It is by His grace (v24)

II. The Means of Justification (Rom 3:25)

• We are justified by or through faith but not “on account of” faith.
• 2 things God does: Transfers our guilt to Jesus & assigns us His righteousness.

III. The Aim of Justification (Rom 3:26)

• To manifest God’s glory in the salvation of man.  
• We are saved by God from God

IV. Three Implications of Justification by Faith (Rom 3:27-31)

• Humility (vv27-28)
• Establishes one way for all (vv29-30)
• Upholds the law rather than subverts b/c it is based in a true righteousness (v31)