Romans 3 - Praying God's Word

Please read Romans 3.

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Meditate on verses 21-24.

But now apart from the Law, the righteousness of God

 has been manifested, being witnessed by

 the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God

through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe;

for there is no distinction; for all

 have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

being justified as a gift by His grace

 through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.

Chapter 3 is a glorious chapter answering questions many were asking in the Roman church. It is assumed the founders of this church were Jews who had traveled to Jerusalem during the seasons of Passover and Pentecost, witnessing the crucifixion of Christ and the events following. They were some of the first believers who returned to the synagogues in Rome with news of Messiah’s coming. Many of the Jews believed, as well as non-Jewish people who heard the Gospel. Paul is writing a church made up of Jewish and non-Jewish Christians, addressing questions that could be summed up as: What part of the Jewish traditions and Law are required to be a faithful Christian?

Paul answers by showing that The Law, the first testament of God, has been completed by Christ, and a new standard, the Law of Faith has been established. This New Testament, or Covenant, fulfills the requirements of righteousness through the death of Jesus for all mankind.

Pray Romans 3:21-24 in thanksgiving for what God in Christ accomplished.

“LORD, thank You that Your righteousness

 has been manifested apart from the Law.

Thank You for Your righteousness for all those

 who believe through faith in Jesus Christ.

Thank You that there is no distinction, for all of us

have sinned and fallen short of Your glory. 

Thank You for justifying us as a gift of Your grace

through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.

In Your name, Jesus ~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell