{"id":1376,"date":"2009-11-25T17:52:23","date_gmt":"2009-11-25T23:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ministryofgrace.org\/blog\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2009-11-25T17:52:23","modified_gmt":"2009-11-25T23:52:23","slug":"romans-326-his-righteousness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ministryofgrace.org\/test\/romans-326-his-righteousness\/","title":{"rendered":"Romans 3:26 – His Righteousness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Romans 3:26<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

God\u2019s plan of salvation draws attention to His righteousness.<\/p>\n

Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The word \u201cdemonstrate<\/span>\u201d if translated from endeixis<\/span><\/em>, which refers to \u201cthe act of pointing something out, especially with the finger.\u201d Thus, it implies drawing attention to something.<\/p>\n

The phrase \u201cat the present time<\/span>\u201d is from en t\u014d nun kair\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which literally means \u201cat the now time.\u201d In other words, \u201cright now.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRighteousness<\/span>\u201d is from dikaiosun\u0113<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cthe characteristic of always doing what is right (see Romans 3:21).<\/p>\n

The word \u201cjust<\/span>\u201d is from dikaios<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201csomeone who does what is right.\u201d This word could be translated \u201crighteous.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJustifier<\/span>\u201d is from dikaio\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto make someone righteous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the previous verse we said that the purpose of the entire plan of salvation is to glorify God. Today\u2019s verse tells us how God will be glorified in the plan of salvation. You will recall that we said God can \u201cpass-by\u201d our sins because they will be \u201ccovered\u201d by the blood of Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

The result of His passing-by our sins is that His righteousness is on display right now. The translation \u201cthat He might be just<\/span>\u201d is unfortunate in that it makes it appear that God might be just, but he might not. That\u2019s not what the Greek text says. A better translation would be \u201cresulting in His being righteous.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

You see, God cannot ignore sin, he must judge it and exact payment for it. The blood of Christ is the payment for our sins and is sprinkled as a covering over our sins. Because this payment is made, God can pass-by our sins and still be doing what is right. It means He is righteous in forgiving our sins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, here\u2019s the best part of this verse, \u201cand the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus<\/span>.\u201d Do you see what that says? Not only is God proven to be righteous by his plan of salvation and the \u201cpassing-by\u201d of our sins covered by the blood of Christ, but in doing so He actually is \u201cjustifying\u201d us. That is, at the time of our salvation God declares that we are righteous (just like He is). This means that in His record book we are credited with having kept the law and never having committed a single sin. We are declared righteous!<\/p>\n

Remember what Paul said back in verse 20? \u201cTherefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law<\/span> is<\/span><\/em> the knowledge of sin.<\/span>\u201d We cannot become righteous by keeping the law, but we can be declared righteous by believing in the blood of Jesus Christ. God\u2019s plan of salvation for us is a perfect plan because it provides a way for Him to judge sin and forgive the sinner. Wow! Praise be to God!<\/p>\n

Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

These last couple of verses are very complex, but they demonstrate how perfect God\u2019s plan of salvation really is. He has found a way to judge sin but forgive the sinner. You are a sinner. Do you believe in the blood of Jesus Christ as payment for your sins? If not, then you are a sinner who will be judged!<\/span><\/p>\n

In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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