Session 9 - Romans 3:21-4:3, where Paul lays out the very heart of the gospel message.

Mark continued in the book of Romans with an emphasis on verses 3:20-31 through 4:1. The theme of today’s lesson was based on the many Bible translations or interpretations today, especially focused on words in Romans 3:23-24. Faith and Christ Works will not justify us in God’s covenant of faithfulness. The passage can read faith in, of,from,or through the saving work of Jesus Christ. Mark provides 5 criteria that translators use to argue the meaning of these verses. Boasting The best we have is not enough to qualify us for the kingdom of God. We can only boast of God’s saving work for us. We are saved by faith. Boast only in the cross of Christ. Faith and Abraham God had our salvation planned before humans were formed in the Garden of Eden. His promise extended to Abraham a sinner, but one who trusted God and deemed righteous. Points for home: Be blessed, thankful, and grateful Listen to Mark give us a deeper understanding of these Roman verses according to various Biblical translations. Jesus Christ lived in covenantal purity. We will reach the same place even with different emphasis or views along the journey. Sin is worse than we think, and it requires God to deal with it. God is the Saver, and Jesus is the Savior.