Summary
Romans 3 begins by questioning the advantage of circumcision and the special status of Jews, pointing out that both Jews and Gentiles are equally sinful. Paul argues that the law cannot bring righteousness; it only exposes sin. He then affirms that every person is guilty, regardless of knowledge or effort. The chapter turns to God’s righteousness, which is made known through the law and the prophets. However, the true righteousness is revealed by faith in Jesus Christ, offering justification freely by grace, not by works. Paul emphasizes that faith applies to both circumcised Jews and uncircumcised Gentiles, and that faith does not nullify the law but upholds it.