Scripture to Read: Romans 3:25
Today we begin to examine Romans 3:25 to see all that God the Father has done for us through our Lord Jesus Christ. We read that God publicly displayed our Lord Jesus Christ as the One and Only life-giving sacrifice for the sins of all people (past, present, and future). God’s Word says it this way in 1 John 2:2, “and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.” The word “propitiation" means that Christ is our atonement for all our sins. “Propitiation” also means that Christ is the One who reconciles us back into a right relationship with God the Father. Christ did all of this through His blood when He shed it for us on the cross. Christ offers this incredible gift of being cleansed from ALL of our sins to everyone who has been created. This incredible gift of salvation can only be received by people placing their faith in Christ as their Lord and Savior. Everyone has their faith placed in something or someone. Some people choose to put their faith in their good works. Some people place their faith in their accomplishments and hope to leave a “good name” here on earth. Still, others place their faith in the riches of this world and live as if there is nothing to look forward to when they die. But Christ tells us that He came to give us life and to give it to us abundantly (John 10:10). Only in Christ do we find all we need.
Challenge & Application
What has Christ done for us through the shedding of His blood on the cross?
How will you share your faith this week with those who have a misplaced faith in someone or something and not in Christ?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!