Connect Romans 3:30 with Galatians 3:28 on unity in Christ. One God, One Way of Justification “since there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.” • One God means one standard: faith. • “Circumcised” and “uncircumcised” cover every ethnic and religious background. • God does not run two salvation plans—He offers one gospel to all (cf. Acts 15:9, Ephesians 4:4-6). The Gospel’s Level Ground “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” • Paul moves from doctrine (Romans 3) to lived reality (Galatians 3). • If justification comes the same way for all, then distinctions lose power to divide. • The cross dismantles cultural, social, and gender barriers (Ephesians 2:14-16). Faith: The Great Equalizer • Romans 10:12-13—“For there is no difference between Jew and Greek… everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” • John 10:16—one Shepherd, one flock. • 1 Corinthians 12:12-13—baptized by one Spirit into one body, “whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free.” Living Out the Unity We Already Have • Welcome one another as Christ welcomed you (Romans 15:7). • Refuse favoritism (James 2:1-4). • Serve with the diverse gifts God supplies, honoring every member (1 Peter 4:10; 1 Corinthians 12:21-26). Why This Matters Today • The world fragments by race, class, and status; the church showcases a new humanity (Colossians 3:11). • Unity is not a goal to achieve but a spiritual reality to protect (Ephesians 4:3). • Our shared justification fuels humility, gratitude, and sacrificial love toward one another (Philippians 2:1-4). |
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