Romains - Caput 3

Romains 3.1 quid ergo amplius est Iudaeo aut quae utilitas circumcisionis Romains 3.2 multum per omnem modum primum quidem quia credita sunt illis eloquia Dei Romains 3.3 quid enim si quidam illorum non crediderunt numquid incredulitas illorum fidem Dei evacuabit absit Romains 3.4 est autem Deus verax omnis autem homo mendax sicut scriptum est ut iustificeris in sermonibus tuis et vincas cum iudicaris Romains 3.5 si autem iniquitas nostra iustitiam Dei commendat quid dicemus numquid iniquus Deus qui infert iram secundum hominem dico Romains 3.6 absit alioquin quomodo iudicabit Deus mundum Romains 3.7 si enim veritas Dei in meo mendacio abundavit in gloriam ipsius quid adhuc et ego tamquam peccator iudicor Romains 3.8 et non sicut blasphemamur et sicut aiunt nos quidam dicere faciamus mala ut veniant bona quorum damnatio iusta est Romains 3.9 quid igitur praecellimus eos nequaquam causati enim sumus Iudaeos et Graecos omnes sub peccato esse Romains 3.10 sicut scriptum est quia non est iustus quisquam Romains 3.11 non est intellegens non est requirens Deum Romains 3.12 omnes declinaverunt simul inutiles facti sunt non est qui faciat bonum non est usque ad unum Romains 3.13 sepulchrum patens est guttur eorum linguis suis dolose agebant venenum aspidum sub labiis eorum Romains 3.14 quorum os maledictione et amaritudine plenum est Romains 3.16 contritio et infelicitas in viis eorum Romains 3.17 et viam pacis non cognoverunt Romains 3.18 non est timor Dei ante oculos eorum Romains 3.20 quia ex operibus legis non iustificabitur omnis caro coram illo per legem enim cognitio peccati Romains 3.21 nunc autem sine lege iustitia Dei manifestata est testificata a lege et prophetis Romains 3.22 iustitia autem Dei per fidem Iesu Christi super omnes qui credunt non enim est distinctio Romains 3.23 omnes enim peccaverunt et egent gloriam Dei Romains 3.24 iustificati gratis per gratiam ipsius per redemptionem quae est in Christo Iesu Romains 3.25 quem proposuit Deus propitiationem per fidem in sanguine ipsius ad ostensionem iustitiae suae propter remissionem praecedentium delictorum Romains 3.26 in sustentatione Dei ad ostensionem iustitiae eius in hoc tempore ut sit ipse iustus et iustificans eum qui ex fide est Iesu Romains 3.27 ubi est ergo gloriatio exclusa est per quam legem factorum non sed per legem fidei Romains 3.28 arbitramur enim iustificari hominem per fidem sine operibus legis Romains 3.29 an Iudaeorum Deus tantum nonne et gentium immo et gentium Romains 3.30 quoniam quidem unus Deus qui iustificabit circumcisionem ex fide et praeputium per fidem Romains 3.31 legem ergo destruimus per fidem absit sed legem statuimus

Romains : Caput 3

The Divine Solution to the Human Dilemma

Romans 3 presents a vital answer to the crucial question of reconciliation between God's justice and mercy. How can God be both just and gracious toward sinful humanity? This foundational passage clearly establishes the universality of sin, affirming that all people are incapable of attaining righteousness by their own works.

Justification by Faith

At the heart of this chapter is the saving concept of justification by faith in Jesus Christ. This principle demonstrates that God, while just, can also justify those who believe in Him. Romans 3 thus reveals the heart of the Gospel: the saving grace of God.

Central Themes of Romans 3

We invite you to explore five biblical passages that shed light on the central themes of this essential chapter of Christian doctrine.

Psalms 14:1-3

"The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They have become corrupt and have committed evil deeds; there is no one who does good." This passage, quoted by Paul in Romans 3:10-12, argues for the universality of sin. The Lord watches over mankind to see if anyone is seeking God, but all have gone astray.

Isaiah 59:7-8

"Their feet run to evil; they are eager to shed innocent blood." This verse, used by Paul in Romans 3:15-17, describes the sinful nature of man. Evil thoughts and crooked ways lead away from peace and righteousness.

Galatians 2:16

"We know that no one is justified by keeping the law, but by faith in Christ Jesus." This verse echoes the central argument of Romans 3:28 on justification by faith. Belief in Christ is the only way to be justified before God.

Ephesians 2:8-9

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God." This passage reflects the theme of Romans 3:24 on justification by God's grace and emphasizes that salvation does not come from human works.

James 2:10

"For whoever obeys the whole Law, but stumbles in one point, becomes guilty of having transgressed it all." This verse relates to Paul's argument in Romans 3:19-20 about the inability to obtain righteousness through the law. He reminds us that the perfection of the law is inaccessible to sinful man.

Meditating on these passages, we come to a deeper understanding of the riches of divine grace and the importance of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ for our justification and salvation.