
21 But God has a way to make people right without the law. And now God has shown us that new way. The law and the prophets have told us about this new way.
Romans 3:21
22 God will make people right with faith in Jesus Christ. God does this for all those who have faith in Jesus Christ. All people are equal.
Romans 3:22
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 3:23
24 By the grace of God, they are justified by the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:24
25 God forgave the sins of the people through faith, through Jesus’ blood, as a way of service to Jesus. He did this to show that he always does what is right. In the past, God was just. He was merciful then, and the people were not punished for their sins.
Romans 3:25
26 God gave Jesus in the present time to show that he is righteous. God presents himself as a righteous judge, and like him who justifies anyone who believes in Jesus.
Romans 3:26
27 Do we then have any reason to boast about ourselves? No What is it that prevents self-esteem? Is this the way of faith that prevents, not the way of following the law?
Romans 3:27
28 For we believe that a man is justified by faith, and not by the works of the law.
Romans 3:28
29 God is not only the God of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles. God is one.
Romans 3:29
30 He will make the Jews right with their faith. He will also make Gentiles righteous through their faith.
Romans 3:30
31 Do we destroy the law by believing the way of faith? No That is how faith makes us. The way the law wants us to be.
Romans 3:31
