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But now God has shown us a way to be made right… Romans 3:21-22

But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. Romans 3:21-22	But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, but it is the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction. faith law righteousness
And every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11	And that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. God obedience acknowledging

For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God. Romans 10:4	For Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone who believes. faith law righteousness
But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. 1 Corinthians 2:10	For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. God Spirit planning
Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19	For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. righteousness obedience salvation
For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2	For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. evangelism Jesus mind
Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? Romans 6:3	Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Jesus baptism
And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. John 17:3	And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. eternal life God Jesus
My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20	I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. faith Savior life
You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. Matthew 7:13-14	Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it. eternal life salvation
All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet: “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Matthew 1:22-23	Now all this took place so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled: “Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they shall name Him Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.” prophecy miracles Jesus
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19	And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. trust Jesus blessing
Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. Romans 13:14	But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. desires addiction Jesus
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:5	And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. hope heart Spirit
But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. Philippians 3:20	For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. salvation Jesus heaven
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. Ephesians 4:15	But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ. love truth Jesus
For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. Hebrews 3:14	For we have become partakers of Christ if we keep the beginning of our commitment firm until the end. faith trust life
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-5	But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved). mercy love Jesus
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3	Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves. selfishness humility neighbor
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17	Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. creation Jesus rebirth
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1	It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Jesus life redeemer
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14	The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. grace blessing Holy Spirit
For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace. Galatians 5:4	You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by the Law; you have fallen from grace. righteousness grace law
May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5	May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the perseverance of Christ. love transformation following
For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are. Romans 3:20	Because by the works of the Law none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes knowledge of sin. sin law righteousness