Pentecost Season · Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year A
Romans 3:21-25, 28
The Righteousness of God through Faith
May 31, 2026
Overview & Insights
"For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law." (Romans 3:28)
Paul announces that the righteousness of God has now been revealed apart from the law and is received through faith in Jesus Christ. Since all have sinned, all are justified freely by grace through the redemption that is in Christ.
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Commentary
Romans 3 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on justification by faith apart from works.
Romans 3:21 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered for the righteousness of God revealed in Christ.
Romans 3 Resources Precept Austin
Collected commentaries and sermons on Romans 3 and justification.
The Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Brant Pitre's video treatment of the Second Reading and how it fits the Sunday.
Background & Word Study
Romans 3:21 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text and word study for righteousness, faith, redemption, and expiation.
Overview: Romans BibleProject
Animated overview of the letter's argument about God's righteousness and faith.
Justice BibleProject
Background on the biblical word for righteousness and justice that stands behind Paul's claim.
The Church Fathers
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