The Just and The Justifier (Romans 3:21-26)

Romans 3:19
Romans 3:20
Justice (dikaioo) means “to be declared just or righteous (in right standing).”
Romans 3:21-26 (reference)
Romans 3:21-22a
Romans 3:22b-23
Once we realize we’re all in the same sinking ship, we’ll see that we all need rescuing.
Romans 3:24-25a
Grace (charis) means “kindness, grace, favor.”
Redemption (polutrósis) means “a release, effected by payment of ransom.”
Propitiation (hilastérion) means “to win or regain favor by doing something that pleases someone.”
Isaiah 53:5
Romans 3:24-25a
Romans 3:25b-26
God is both just, AND the justifier.
Romans 3:26


In order for God to be just and true He had to satisfy every requirement of the very law He gave.

Matthew 5:17-18

In order for God to be just and true He had to satisfy every requirement of the very law He gave. (add next line) He did so in Jesus.