Bible Passage: “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:23-24 ESV)
Scripture Reading: Romans 3:23-28; 2 Corinthians 5:21
Every man on earth stands guilty before a holy God.
We’ve all broken His laws, chased our own desires, and lived as if we were the center of the universe. The Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). We are condemned. The penalty for sin is death, and we have no way to pay it ourselves.
That’s the bad news.
But this is where the Gospel shines brightest with the Good News!
God, in His mercy, sent His Son to take our guilt upon Himself, even though He committed no sin. On the Cross, Jesus bore the punishment we deserved. The righteous Judge satisfied His own justice by pouring out wrath on His Son instead of us. Because of that, those who put their trust in Christ are fully forgiven—not partially, not temporarily, but completely.
We are pardoned and have become free men!
Forgiveness wipes away our debt, but justification goes even further. To be “justified” means to be declared legally righteous, as if we had perfectly obeyed God’s law all along.
Here’s what 2 Corinthians 5:21 teaches: “For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” Jesus not only removed our sins—He clothed us in His own righteousness!
This means that when God looks at you, He doesn’t see you as a man who is a sinner trying to earn His favour. He sees you as a beloved son, spotless in Christ.
The Gospel frees us from guilt and the exhausting religious treadmill of trying to be “good enough.” When you trust in Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you can rest in His finished work, knowing that your record is wiped clean and your standing before God is secure.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God could truly forgive you, look to the Cross. The blood of Jesus speaks louder than your past, your failures, and your shame. You are forgiven, totally and completely. You are justified. You are free.
The Gospel is Good News indeed!
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for taking my place on the Cross and giving me Your righteousness. Help me rest in the truth that I am fully forgiven and made right with God because of You. Let this freedom shape how I live, love, and worship today. Amen.
Reflection: Do you live each day as someone who’s already forgiven and accepted by God, or as if you still need to earn His approval? How does each view affect how a man lives his life?
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