The Romans Road Less Traveled (Romans 3)

What does one do when something you believed in is not what you thought it was? What happens when you do all of the ‘right’ things and things still don’t go your way? You were told, “Do this and then you’ll get that” but instead of getting ‘that’ you’re left asking, “What’s the point of all of this?”

Paul’s life had taught him that being a Jew, that following God, looked and sounded a certain way. Paul, then named, Saul, studied under highly esteemed Rabbinic teachers and Pharisees. Paul was on his way up the priestly ladder when he’s knocked off his high horse and asked, “Saul, why are you persecuting me?”

Then it is as if Paul sees two roads: one that is wide, governed by the standards and exceptions of people, and leads to destruction and another that is narrow, less traveled, but full of life abundant as defined by God.

Jesus’ reframing of the law shows us that the law was not about our righteousness but God’s faithfulness. The law was not a problem but using it to divide Jews and Gentiles proved once again that it could not be fulfilled by anyone other than Jesus.