Two words carry the weight of the entire Gospel: "But now." After weeks in Romans establishing the depth of human sin and the impossibility of self-righteousness, Pastor Lawrence arrives at the hinge point of Paul's letter — Romans 3:21–26 — and unpacks six essential facets of God's righteousness. This episode covers justification, redemption, and atonement with clarity and depth, and explores why the Gospel feels too good to be true — and why you can receive it by faith anyway.

Show Notes:

📖 Scripture References:

• Romans 3:20–26
• Romans 1:17
• 2 Corinthians 4:4
• Romans 5:8
• Mark 10:45
• John 19:30
• Hebrews 11:6

🔑 Key Concepts Covered:

• Justification — God's legal declaration of "not guilty," plus the crediting of Christ's righteousness to your account
• Redemption — Being purchased out of slavery to sin at the price of Christ's blood ("It is finished" = "Paid in full")
• Atonement — The innocent sacrificed so the guilty can go free
• Grace — God's Riches At Christ's Expense; favor given to those who deserve condemnation
• Saving Faith — Knowledge → Conviction → Commitment

📌 Next Steps:

• Reflect on the "Then / Now" movement: How has Christ changed your story?
• Memorize Romans 3:23–24 this week
• If you've never received the Gospel by faith — today is the day. Visit www.grandpoint.church to take a next step or connect with our team.
• Join us in person or online at Grand Point Church this weekend

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