Romans 3:21

Chinese Bible 1919 (Traditional) (文理和合譯本《新舊約全書》)

今上帝之義、於律外昭著、乃律與先知所證者、

这是什么意思？

This verse from Romans says that God's righteousness can now be seen without following the law, and this is supported by what the law and prophets said would happen. It shows how Jesus fulfilled these expectations.

儿童解释

Imagine you wanted to clean up your room but didn't know where to start. Then someone came and showed you exactly how to do it easily. This verse is like that: God shows us a new, easier way to be good through Jesus.

历史背景

Paul wrote this letter to the Romans around 57 AD to explain how faith in Christ fulfills the law. The audience was mixed with both Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome facing religious tension.

今日应用

Just as this verse talks about a new way of righteousness, today we can apply it by seeking God’s grace and understanding that our actions should reflect Jesus' teachings rather than trying to follow rules blindly.

主题

• righteousness
• salvation
• grace
• law and gospel
• prophets
• faith

相关经文

• Habakkuk 2:4
• Galatians 3:11
• Romans 5:17
• Hebrews 9:11-14
• Isaiah 46:13

常见问题

Does this verse mean we don't have to follow any laws anymore?

No, it doesn't mean you shouldn't obey the law. It means that our relationship with God isn’t based on following rules but on faith in Jesus Christ.

How do the law and prophets support this new righteousness?

The law and prophets pointed to a future where God would provide righteousness through faith in Christ, which was fulfilled as described here.

What is the difference between God’s righteousness and human righteousness?

God's righteousness comes from Him alone and is available through faith. Human righteousness tries to follow rules to earn favor with God, but it falls short.

Can you give an example of how this verse might be applied in real life?

In a workplace setting, instead of just following company policies (the law), one might strive for excellence and treat others well because they believe in doing what is right as taught by Jesus.