Romans 3:24
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Study Note
Study Note
The declaration 'being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus' encapsulates Paul's gospel in three prepositional phrases, each carrying decisive theological freight: 'freely' (dōrean, as a gift), 'by grace,' and 'through the redemption.' The Greek 'apolytrōsis' (redemption) carries the background of the slave-market and the Exodus — ransom-payment that produces liberation — locating Paul's soteriology within Israel's narrative of deliverance. Romans 3:21-26 has been called the heart of Paul's letter and of his theology: the righteousness of God disclosed in Christ's 'hilastērion' (propitiatory sacrifice, v. 25) satisfies both divine justice and divine mercy. The Reformers made this verse and its context the primary prooftext for justification by faith alone, sola gratia.
Other Translations
being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
being declared righteous freely by His grace through the redemption that <FI>is<Fi> in Christ Jesus,
And they may have righteousness put to their credit, freely, by his grace, through the salvation which is in Christ Jesus:
Cross References
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To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.