God is Faithful and Just (Romans 3:1-8)

Pastor Brent opens this week’s sermon by quoting Matt. 5:17-20. This sets the stage for his examination of Rom. 3:1-8: “Is God’s Promise of Salvation Conditional or Unconditional?” (vv. 1-4); “How is This Fair?” (vv. 5-6); and “Why Does It Matter How I Live?” (vv. 7-8). The gospel destroys both legalism and license, as both the conditional and unconditional are fulfilled in Christ! Because Jesus perfectly kept the law, He gives us His righteousness; because Jesus went to the cross, He takes away our sin. Because He fulfills both, only He gets the glory!