BIG IDEA: Christians are made righteous as a gift by God’s generosity through Christ.
Message Focus: The righteousness Paul described is “apart from the law.” The only way a person can have it is through faith in Jesus Christ – no matter their background or lineage. These few verses are some of the clearest expressions of salvation by grace through faith.
Cross References: Jonah, Romans 6:23, Romans 11:6, Romans 2:12-13, Romans 1:20