Romans 3:21-26
The Heart of the Gospel
by Mike Deguzman
Romans 5:20-21
10 Truths at the Heart of the Gospel
1. It Is Apart From The Law
2. It Is Witnessed By The Old Testament
Romans 1:2
Genesis 15:6
Luke 24:47
3. It Is Provided by God
4. It Is Received by Faith
Matthew 7:13-14
Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling. Naked come to Thee for dress. Helpless, look to Thee for grace. Vile, I to the fountain fly. Wash me, Savior, or I die!
Romans 5:1
5. It Is Needed By All
6. It Is Declared By God
7. It Is Given As A Gift
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 19:30
8. It Is Acquired by Jesus Christ
9. It Is Satisfying to God
Romans 8:1
2 Corinthians 5:21
Hebrews 10:4
10. It Demonstrates God’s Righteousness
1 Peter 3:18
Small Group Questions
1. If you had a minute in an elevator to share with someone how to be right with God, how would this passage be used?
2. How do the 5 statements in 3:24 help you to best understand salvation?
3. How would you explain the statement, “God is the just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus?