It’s time for some good news! After investing seven weeks focusing on the bad news of human sin in Rom. 1:18-3:20, Pastor Brent shifts gears to the glorious GOOD NEWS—the gospel—in Rom. 3:21-31. This foundational passage for the Christian faith defines “Righteousness Given” (vv. 21-26) and “Boasting Taken Away” (vv. 27-31). In addition to reviewing common objections to Christianity and the two dangers of becoming Rebels or Pharisees, Pastor Brent challenges us with three questions about God’s justification of sinners: 1) How is it received?; 2) Who can receive it?; 3) What do we receive? Justification (the same Greek word as righteousness) is received by faith; available to anyone who admits to being an unworthy sinner; and provides atonement for our sin! Faith is the MEANS of our salvation; Christ is the SOURCE of our salvation!