We continue our study of Paul\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s letters in Romans to Philemon. Last week<\/a>, we studied Romans 2. This\u00c2\u00a0week we move on to Romans 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n The chapter starts off with talking about how the Jews were first entrusted with the teachings of God. And though some did not believe God, it did not nullify His faithfulness to His Word.<\/p>\n The Apostle Paul explains:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written,<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u02dc<\/b>That You may be justified in Your words<\/b>,<\/b> Romans 3:3-4, NASB<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Word will stand as complete truth regardless whether we believe Him or not.<\/p>\n Jesus said:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n Matthew 24:35<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Even though our unbelief cannot hinder God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s faithfulness to His Word, it can hinder His Word from having an effect in our lives. Jesus told the Pharisees and teachers of the law:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<\/b>You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!<\/b> For Moses said, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHonor your father and mother,\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 and, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcAnyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is Corban (that is, devoted to God)\u00e2\u20ac\u201d then you no longer let them do anything for their father or mother. Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition <\/span>that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n Mark 7:9-13, NIV<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Many people question God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s faithfulness today. There are many things written in His Word that people try to refute on the sole basis that they haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t experienced or seen it happen.<\/p>\n Why is God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Word alive and active in some people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lives and not others? Why are some experiencing God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s promises while others are not? \u00c2\u00a0Is God faithful to some and not to others?<\/p>\n Jesus said:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Did I not say to you that IF you believe<\/span>, you WILL<\/span> see the glory of God?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d <\/b><\/em><\/p>\n John 11:40, NASB (emphasis mine)<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n God is faithful to His Word. As we learned last week<\/a> in Romans 2, God shows no partiality. He will do for each of us exactly what He says He will do.<\/p>\n The remainder of Romans 3 talks about how though the Jews were the first to be entrusted with the teachings of God, they were not better than others. They were just as guilty of sin as everyone else.<\/p>\n What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin;<\/b> \u00c2\u00a0<\/sup>as it is written,<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<\/b>There is none righteous, not even one<\/b>;<\/b> Romans 3:9-18, NASB<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The chapter stresses once again that the only way to be justified before God is by faith (<\/b>Greek Word:\u00e2\u20ac\u0153pistis\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Definition: faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness).<\/i><\/p>\n To summarize what I learned in Romans 3: God is faithful to His Word. When we put our trust in Him, and are confident in His faithfulness, His Word will have a powerful effect in our lives.<\/p>\n Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas.In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n Acts 19:18-20, NIV<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Heavenly Father,<\/i><\/p>\n We praise You that You are faithful.\u00c2\u00a0 We can trust that Your Word which goes forth from Your mouth will not return to You empty, without accomplishing what You desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which You sent it (Isaiah 55:11). We put our faith in You, and not in what others say or what we see happening around us. We praise You that faith comes by hearing Your Word and that Word is alive and actively working in us. <\/i><\/p>\n In Jesus\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 faithful name, we pray. Amen!<\/i><\/p>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n How did God speak to you through Romans 3? Is there anything He revealed that you would like to share with others?\u00c2\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Come back next Monday as we talk about what we learned in Romans 4.<\/a><\/b> Use the share tabs below to invite others to join us in this study of Romans to Philemon. You can also subscribe below to receive email reminders of new posts. Have a blessed week trusting God that He is faithful to His Word!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We continue our study of Paul\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s letters in Romans to Philemon. Last week, we studied Romans 2. This\u00c2\u00a0week we move on to Romans 3. The chapter starts off with talking about how the Jews were first entrusted with the teachings of God. And though some did not believe God, it did not nullify His faithfulness to His Word. The Apostle Paul explains: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcThat You may be justified in Your words, And prevail when You are judged.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Romans 3:3-4, NASB God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Word will stand as complete truth regardless whether we believe Him or not. Jesus said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Matthew 24:35 Even though our unbelief cannot hinder God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s faithfulness to His Word, it can hinder His Word from having an effect in our lives. Jesus told the Pharisees and teachers of the law: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions! 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\nAnd prevail when You are judged.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n
\nThere is none who understands,
\nThere is none who seeks for God;
\nAll have turned aside, together they have become useless;
\nThere is none who does good,
\nThere is not even one.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Their throat is an open grave,
\nWith their tongues they keep deceiving,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The poison of asps is under their lips\u00e2\u20ac\u009d;
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness\u00e2\u20ac\u009d;
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Their feet are swift to shed blood,
\nDestruction and misery are in their paths,
\nAnd the path of peace they have not known.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153There is no fear of God before their eyes.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n