Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Harrison Goodman, pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 3:21-31. The tiny conjunction, “but,” makes all the difference. Our works according to the Law cannot make us righteous, but God has manifested His righteousness apart from the Law. This righteousness is seen clearly in the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The entire Old Testament bore witness to Him, and now that He has died and risen, the free gift of God’s righteousness is given through faith to all who believe. Just as there was no distinction in the unrighteousness of all men, so there is no distinction among those for whom Jesus died; He died for all. This justification is a gift, pure and simple; no work of man can add anything to it. Faith trusts, not in itself, but only in Jesus Christ. According to God’s gracious will, He has satisfied the wrath of God by giving His life in place of ours in order to declare us righteous. Our words must be precise her