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    Romans 3 (KJV)

    Read Romans chapter 3 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Romans 3

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    Romans 3:23-24

    "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Bei…"

    Romans 3:23

    "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.…"

    Romans 3:23

    "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.…"

    Romans 3:24

    "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption t…"

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    Romans 3 Summary

    Romans 3 is the theological hinge of Paul's letter — and arguably of the entire New Testament. After establishing that both Jews and Gentiles are 'under sin,' Paul delivers the devastating verdict: 'There is none righteous, no, not one.' The Law cannot save; it can only expose sin.

    Then comes the great 'But now': 'But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested… even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe.' Justification is by grace through faith, apart from works. This chapter demolishes human boasting and establishes the foundation for the doctrine of salvation by grace alone.

    Key Themes

    Universal sinfulnessJustification by faithRighteousness of God revealedNo boastingLaw exposes sin

    Key Verses in Romans 3

    "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."

    — Romans 3:23-24

    The most concise summary of the gospel in Scripture — universal need, free grace, Christ's redemption.

    "There is none righteous, no, not one."

    — Romans 3:10

    Paul's devastating diagnosis — quoting the Old Testament to prove universal human sinfulness.

    "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."

    — Romans 3:28

    The Reformation's foundational verse — salvation is by faith, not by works.

    Life Application

    Romans 3 levels the playing field: everyone has sinned, and no one can earn righteousness. This is simultaneously the worst news (you can't save yourself) and the best news (you don't have to). Justification is 'freely by his grace' — it's a gift received by faith, not a wage earned by effort. This chapter frees you from both the pride of self-righteousness and the despair of never being good enough.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does 'justified by faith' mean?

    Justification means being declared righteous before God — not because of your own goodness but because of Christ's righteousness credited to you through faith. It's a legal declaration: guilty people are pronounced not guilty based on what Christ has done, received by trusting in Him.

    Does Romans 3 mean works don't matter?

    Paul addresses this in Romans 6 — grace doesn't license sin. Romans 3 establishes that works cannot earn salvation, but the rest of the letter shows that genuine faith produces transformed living. Works are the fruit of salvation, not its root.

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