In Romans 3:21–26, the apostle Paul unveils a powerful truth that lies at the core of our faith: salvation through faith alone in the finished work of the cross. It is in this passage that the incredible magnitude of God’s redemptive plan unfolds.
We learn that regardless of our past failures and sins, God has provided a way for us to be reconciled to Him. Through the sacrifice and shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross, a path to righteousness and salvation is made available to all who believe. Our justification is not achieved through our own works or merit but by faith in what Christ has accomplished.
The blood shed by Jesus on Calvary’s hill has the power to cleanse us from sin and bring us into a right relationship with God. It is through His sacrifice that God’s justice is satisfied, and His love and mercy are poured out abundantly upon us.
Let us remember that our salvation is a gift, freely given by God’s grace. As we embrace this truth, our hearts are filled with gratitude, and our life is transformed, we are new creation. May we walk in the assurance that we are justified through faith in the finished work of the cross, trusting in God’s unfailing love and mercy.
Key Scripture:
‘being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, ‘
Romans 3:24-25
Bible Reading
Here are three Bible verses that affirm the truth of salvation by faith alone in the finished work of the cross:
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV):
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”Romans 3:28 (NKJV):
“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”Galatians 2:16 (NKJV):
“knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.”
These verses make it clear that our salvation is not attained through our own efforts or good deeds, but rather through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God. It is through His finished work on the cross that we are justified and receive the gift of salvation.
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