Discussion Questions, Romans 3:21-26

1. In the first three chapters of Romans, Paul says in several different ways “all have sinned.” Why do you think he spent so much time establishing that? What impact does this have on how we view ourselves and others?
2. Why are we all so prone to try to get right with God by our own good works? What sin is at the root of this?
3. How can God be just and still justify those who sin?
4. Verse 21 speaks of our salvation being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets. Find instances in the Law and Prophets where our salvation and Jesus’ sacrifice were prophesied about.
5. In verse 25, it speaks of God in His forbearance “passing over” the sins that were previously committed. What does this mean?
6. What truth from the first three chapters of Romans has been most impactful?