Romans 3 (Part 4): Boasting Excluded, Faith Establishes the Law
Part 4 of 4 • ⏱️ 2-Min Read Passage: Romans 3:27-31 Scripture Focus: “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” (Rom.3:28) Today’s Lesson Having shown that righteousness comes through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Paul now draws out the practical conclusion: boasting is excluded. If a sinner could contribute anything toward his own justification, he would have something to glory in. But because justification rests entirely upon what Christ has done, nothing is left for man to claim. Paul says it is excluded, not by a law of works, but by the law of faith. The conclusion is plain: a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. The word “without” matters. Faith is not mixed with works to complete the job, and works are not a supplement to faith. In the matter of justification, God separates them entirely. The believer is declared righteous because he believes God, not because he performs for God. This truth also remov...