Here Paul plainly stated that “the righteousness of God” (which is what we sinners desperately need and must have), comes “through faith in Jesus Christ.” Genuine “faith in Jesus Christ” means:
1. That we accept the biblical fact that we are “guilty before God” as violators of His moral law (verse 19), and realize that we are hopeless in ourselves (verse 20).
2. That we make a firm choice to turn from (repent) of all sin.
3. That we trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, and not in ourselves in any way.
4. That we believe in Jesus Himself as our personal Savior.
5. That we realize that the very “righteousness of God” is given to us when we have faith in Jesus Christ.
Paul stressed that this “righteousness of God” comes “to all and on all who believe.” “To all” means that it is now being offered ” to all” human beings on planet Earth, no matter how sinful they may be. This is most encouraging. Do you feel too sinful to be saved? Do you imagine that there is no hope for you? If the devil tempts you to believe this, resist him. Say, “Away with you Satan. Jesus died for me!” Rest assured, there is hope. “To all” includes you. Jesus loves you. His righteousness is now available to cover your sins. Right now, God is offering it to you; yes, even you.
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Here Paul plainly stated that “the righteousness of God” (which is what we sinners desperately need and must have), comes “through faith in Jesus Christ.” Genuine “faith in Jesus Christ” means:
1. That we accept the biblical fact that we are “guilty before God” as violators of His moral law (verse 19), and realize that we are hopeless in ourselves (verse 20).
2. That we make a firm choice to turn from (repent) of all sin.
3. That we trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, and not in ourselves in any way.
4. That we believe in Jesus Himself as our personal Savior.
5. That we realize that the very “righteousness of God” is given to us when we have faith in Jesus Christ.
Paul stressed that this “righteousness of God” comes “to all and on all who believe.” “To all” means that it is now being offered ” to all” human beings on planet Earth, no matter how sinful they may be. This is most encouraging. Do you feel too sinful to be saved? Do you imagine that there is no hope for you? If the devil tempts you to believe this, resist him. Say, “Away with you Satan. Jesus died for me!” Rest assured, there is hope. “To all” includes you. Jesus loves you. His righteousness is now available to cover your sins. Right now, God is offering it to you; yes, even you.
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