“FOR ALL!”

 

Romans 3:21-26                        (ESV)

The Righteousness of GOD Through FAITH

“[21] But now the righteousness of GOD has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—[22] the righteousness of GOD through FAITH in JESUS CHRIST “FOR ALL” who BELIEVE. For there is no distinction: [23] “FOR ALL” have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD, [24] and are justified by HIS grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in CHRIST JESUS, [25] WHOM GOD put forward as a propitiation by HIS blood, to be received by FAITH. This was to show GOD’s righteousness, because in HIS divine forbearance HE had passed over former sins. [26] It was to show HIS righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has FAITH in JESUS.”

Briefly this morning, there are two “FOR ALL” instances in the focal passage above.  One is for the people who have BELIEVED in JESUS CHRIST, and the other is for the people that have violated the laws of GOD!  

Scripture declares “FOR ALL” have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD, meaning that we NEED a Savior in order to SEE the Kingdom of GOD!  I am SO GLAD that I have been CHOSEN, for I have NO HOPE outside of the SACRIFICE paid by my SAVIOR “FOR ALL” who BELIEVE on HIM!!!