Holly'sWorld2.0

April 22, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/4th month/Day 111)
Wednesday, 14 Meyazya 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/8th month)
ˀAbīb (Abib) אבב 29 (Enochian calendar/1st month/Green ears of grain)
~ Omer 4
28 April, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Planetary Moon 10, Alpha 19 (13 Moon calendar/Waxing Crescent moon)
~ Planetary Dog Moon of Manifestation, April 4th – May 1st
Willow Moon: April 15 – May 12 (Celtic 13 Month calendar/5th month)
Month of the Flower Moon…Ka wa ni (Cherokee Moon)
13.0.13.9.10 12 Oc 3 Wo’ (Mayan Long Count calendar)
April Showers Day, “In God We Trust Day”

Romans 3:19-23
(Jubilee Bible 2000)
Now we know that all that the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may submit
themselves unto God.
²⁰ For by the deeds of the law, no flesh shall be justified in his sight;
for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
²¹ But now, without the law, the righteousness of God has been manifested,
being witnessed by the law and the prophets:
²² the righteousness, that is, of God by the faith of Jesus, the Christ, for all and upon all those that believe in him, for there is no difference;
²³ for all have sinned and are made destitute of the glory of God,

summary:

“But now” God’s righteousness is unveiled apart from the Law, yet confirmed by the Law and Prophets. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (3:23–24). God presented Jesus as an “atoning sacrifice, through faith in His blood,” proving His justice and mercy.

verses 23-24
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 
24and are justified freely by His grace
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Historical Background

Paul wrote Romans around AD 57 from Corinth, preparing for a visit to the capital. Jews had recently returned after Claudius’s expulsion. Mixed house-churches now wrestled with questions of Law, faith, and identity. Inscriptions from Roman catacombs confirm an active Jewish community, lending weight to Paul’s address concerning their privileges and responsibilities.

Practical Applications
• Trust God’s Remedy: Forgiveness is a gift, not a wage; receive it.
• Drop Boasting: Salvation leaves no room for spiritual pride.
• Share Equally: Since God welcomes all by faith, churches must resist favoritism.

The Purpose of the Law
Romans 3:20 explains, Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. The law serves to reveal our sinful nature and our inability to achieve righteousness on our own.

Practical Applications:
Acknowledge Your Need for a Savior
Recognize that no amount of good works can earn salvation; it is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we are justified.

Embrace Humility
Understanding that all have sinned should lead us to humility and a reliance on God’s grace rather than our own efforts.

Share the Gospel
The message of justification by faith is central to the Christian faith and should be shared with others who are seeking truth and hope.

Live in Gratitude
Let the knowledge of God’s grace and mercy inspire a life of gratitude and service to Him and others.

In Romans 3, Paul addresses some of the advantages of being Jewish but quickly levels the spiritual playing field by stating that all, both Jews and Gentiles, are under the power of sin. He then introduces the glorious solution: righteousness from God, available freely by faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

hope you have a great day!
thanks for stopping by!!