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Bible Essentials

Romans 3:9-31

Jesus as the Sacrifice of Atonement

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Opening

  • Share life updates
  • Review highs and lows of the week
  • Share prayer requests and praises

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Icebreaker

  • What story sticks in your mind about a time when you intentionally chose to sin?
  • How did you feel after making that choice?
  • How was that situation eventually resolved?

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Romans 3:9-31

  • Read the passage
  • What is the context for this passage?
    • Written by Paul to the church in Rome
    • Part of a discussion on the difference between the wickedness of humans and the righteousness of God

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Romans 3:9-31

  • Read the passage again, in a different version if available.
  • Summarize the passage in your own words.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • God is righteous.
  • God is a God to both the Jews and the Gentiles.
  • God is glorious.
  • God gives grace to people.
  • God sent Jesus to be the sacrifice of atonement.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • God is patient.
  • God is just.
  • God is the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

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What does the passage say about people?

  • Jews and Gentiles alike are under the power of sin.
  • People are not good or righteous or glorious.
  • People do not seek God or fear him.
  • People will not be declared righteous because of the law.
  • People are conscious of their sin because of the law.
  • People have no right to boast before God or other people.
  • People must uphold God’s law.

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What does the passage say about God’s plan?

  • God’s plan is that sin brings ruin, misery, and lack of peace.
  • God’s plan is that everyone will be accountable to him.
  • God’s plan is that his righteousness will be given to all who have faith in Jesus Christ.
  • God’s plan is that all people can be justified before God because of God’s grace and because of the redemption that came through Jesus.
  • God’s plan is that Christ’s sacrifice must be received by faith.

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Discussion

  • How does the passage fit into the overarching story of the Bible?
    • This passage helps teach Christians the difference between the old covenant, with its works under the law, and the new covenant, based on grace and faith.

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Discussion

  • What else strikes you about this passage?
  • How does the passage affect how you view God? How you view yourself?
  • How does this passage affect how you will live your life?