THE LAW OF FAITH
Romans 3:27–31 (Go to ESV Bible Verses)
Key Verse: 3:27 "Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith."
- In verse 27, what is “excluded,” and by what “law” or principle? In Paul’s context, what kind of “boasting” is this? How does justification by faith completely exclude boasting?
- In verse 28, what contrast does Paul make about how a person is “justified”? How does it connect with the previous passage’s conclusion (21–26)?
- In verses 29–30, what question and answer does Paul give? Why does he need to address this issue of Jews and Gentiles?
- In verse 31, what is Paul’s concern about the Law? What does he say about the role of faith in relation to the law? Why does he insist that faith “upholds” the law?
- In what areas of your life are you tempted to “boast”? How does God justifying us only by faith help you? How does God’s view of different people help you interact with them? How should your attitude toward God’s Law change?
(UPCOMING MESSAGE) (2026 Jesus’ “I Am” Series #5) - "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life"
08/23/2026 • John 14:1–14 • Leibins Rivas
(2026 Jesus’ “I Am” Series #6) - "I am the True Vine"
08/30/2026 • John 15:1–17
(NEW SEMESTER SPECIAL MESSAGE) - "The Harvest is Plentiful"
09/06/2026 • Matthew 9:35–38
(2026 Philippians Summer Series #11) Having a Real Relationship with Jesus Part Four: A New Peace, Contentment, and Life of Giving
08/16/2026 • Philippians 4:1–9 • Summer Personal Bible Study
(2026 Philippians Summer Series #10) Having a Real Relationship with Jesus Part Three: A New Righteousness
08/16/2026 • Philippians 3:15–21 • Summer Personal Bible Study
(LAST WEEK'S MESSAGE) (2026 Jesus’ “I Am” Series # 4) - "I am the Resurrection and the Life"
08/16/2026 • John 11:1–44 • Michael Diaz
(2026 Philippians Summer Series #9) Having a Real Relationship with Jesus Part Three: A New Righteousness
08/09/2026 • Philippians 3:10–14 • Summer Personal Bible Study
(2026 Jesus’ “I Am” Series #3) - "I am the Good Shepherd"
08/09/2026 • John 10:1-21 • Rafael Sanchez