1. God's righteousness is apart from the law.

Not the labors of my hand can fulfill thy law’s demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. (Rock of Ages, Toplady, verse 2)

2. All can believe.

3. All have sinned.

4. We are justified by grace.

5. Have faith in Jesus.

Sermon Questions

1. Have you heard of the Romans Road? If so, how did it impact you? Have you ever used it?

2. How do we wrestle with "keeping the law" and "receiving God's grace?"

3. When the Jews read verse 22, "all who believe” what do you think their response was?

4. How have you seen Romans 5:12 work itself out?

5. Explain grace. Why would God give it to us?

6. How simple, yet how hard, is it to have faith in Jesus? Why would someone choose not to have this faith?