Romans 3:1-21

Summary

The sermon on Romans 3:1-21 emphasizes the universal sinfulness of both Jews and Gentiles, highlighting that all are under sin and in need of God's grace. It explains the advantage of the Jews in possessing the Scriptures but clarifies that this did not make them righteous. The preacher discusses the doctrine of justification by faith, distinguishing between the basis, the divine view, and the declaration of righteousness, and stresses the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ as the infallible proof of justification. The sermon also addresses common misunderstandings about predestination and God's justice.