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Justified by Faith Alone
Commentators unanimously affirm this verse as a cornerstone of Christian doctrine. It declares that a person is made right with God (justified) solely through faith in Jesus Christ. This justification is entirely separate from any 'works of the law.' Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin stress that our actions, however good, cannot contribute to our righteous standing before God; it is a gift received by faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 3:28
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore. As the result of the previous train of argument.
That a man. That all who are justified; that is, that…
AT Robertson
On Romans 3:28
We reckon therefore (λογιζομεθα ουν). Present middle indicative. Westcott and Hort read γαρ instead of ουν. "My fixed opinion" is.…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 3:28
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore. . . .—There is a remarkable division among some of the best authorities on this verse between “therefore” and “for.” Th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 3:27–31
19th Century
Preacher
It is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds o…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 3:28
The opening words here suggest that this paragraph is designed especially for Jews, for even though boasting is not confined to them, it has alread…
John Calvin
On Romans 3:28
16th Century
Theologian
We then conclude, etc. He now draws the main proposition as one that is incontrovertible and adds an explanation. Justification by faith i…
John Gill
On Romans 3:28
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore we conclude
This is the conclusion from the premises, the sum total of the whole account:
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Matthew Henry
On Romans 3:27–31
17th Century
Minister
God wills that the great work of the justification and salvation of sinners be carried on from first to last in such a way as to exclude boasting. …