Romans 3 ALL HAVE SINNED

 

Romans 3 – ALL HAVE SINNED

 

Paul summarizes his case. All are condemned both Jews and Gentiles (religious and irreligious) are guilty before God, and one is no better than the other. Paul quotes from Psalms and Isaiah to show that, from head to foot, we are all lost sinners.

We cannot save ourselves. The law is a mirror that reveals our sin; only the blood of Christ can wash away our sins. It is good to do good works, but good works are not good enough to save us (Eph. 2:6-9). Just as Paul planted and Apollos watered, so too can every believer serve. Some may preach, some may help others in their service, but it is God who gives the increase. He can and will use the gifts of every one of His servants for His purposes and His glory. Believers will be given rewards based on the quality of their service. It is not their service that saves. Both the rewarded believer and the believer that suffers loss are saved. Works can never earn salvation. Faithfulness in service will earn the right to give God even greater glory as the faithful lay their rewards at His feet. Rev. 4:10.

Paul teaches that the believer’s physical body is the temple, or dwelling place, of the Holy spirit. Paul goes on to explain that the church is the temple of God.

This is God’s harsh warning against people who try to tear down His church. It is one thing to disagree if one’s desire is what is best for a community of believers. But those who are motivated to block or ruin what God wants to do, actions that marked the church in Corinth, are sinning.

There are no limits to the believer’s possessions in Christ (Eph. 1:3). Pastors and teachers are fellow servants ministering the things of God. They all, like every member within the church, are part of God’s purpose for the body of Christ.

 

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