Scripture: Romans 3: 1, 3
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? (1) For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? (3)
Scripture Commentary: We all stand as sinners before God.
Paul contends that everyone stands guilty before God. He dismantles the common excuses of people who refuse to admit they are sinners. Some do not believe there is a God. But does their unbelief negate God? Others will say they follow their conscience, and some try to justify their actions by saying, “I’m not as bad as other people.” Some church-goers rely on their church membership, or call out that they are “religious.”
No one will be exempt from God’s judgment on sin.
Every person must accept that s/he is sinful and condemned before God. Only then can we understand and receive God’s wonderful gift of salvation.
In the beginning of Romans, Chapter 3, Paul prints a depressing picture. All of us — pagans, Gentiles, humanitarian, and religious people — are all condemned by our own actions. The law, which God gave to show the way to live, holds up our evil deeds to public view.
But there is hope for us!
It’s true that the law condemns us but the law is not the basis of our hope. God is! He, in His righteousness and wonderful love, offers us eternal life with Him.
We cannot earn it. Accept it as a gift from our loving heavenly Father through His son, Jesus Christ. In order to receive it, we must give ourselves to Our Lord. Live as He commanded us to do. We must love our fellow man, and help spread the Word of Our God.
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From the title: Mark 9: 24
Other Commentary from the Book of Romans
there is the need for this site to post what the fate of the homosexual is going to be if he/she remains in the “lifestyle” that “god allows” so,please kindly post what the scriptures says
Thank you. I am grateful that you took time to read the blog and ask a question. The question is the fate of the homosexual if they remain in this lifestyle. The Bible is very clear on this lifestyle. Please read Romans 1: 24-32. This chapter, and especially verses 24-28 gives the meaning and purpose of man and woman. The word used by God through Paul’s writing is a “reprobate mind.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives the following definition for reprobate: morally corrupt, depraved.
Satan will always misdirect you to think what you are doing is OK, and if you want to do whatever, you don’t need God’s direction, law or permission. Satan will do everything in his power to keep you from God and what He has put you here for.
Think about this: 2 men together cannot produce children. Likewise, 2 women together will not produce children. How can this type of union be sanctioned by God?
Read the entirety of Romans 1. God will tell you and show you who you should be with.
Satan is deceptive and has many temptations. In Genesis 3, he deceived Eve. In Job 1 and 2, he was bold enough to challenge God. In Matthew 4 he challenged Jesus Christ. If he challenged God and the Son of God, what chance do we have?
We have Jesus Christ and The Word, His Bible, to give to way us the way to live. We are weak but the Holy Spirit God has placed in each of us is strong. Trust in it.
God Bless.