Romans Chapter 3 of the New International Version Bible first addresses the advantages of being Jewish, highlighting that they were entrusted with God's words, and questioning if their unfaithfulness negates God's own faithfulness. It then transitions to the universal state of sin for both Jews and Gentiles, asserting that none are inherently righteous and all fall short. Crucially, the passage explains that righteousness is not achieved through adherence to the law, but rather through faith in Jesus Christ, who served as a sacrifice for atonement. This emphasis on justification by faith, irrespective of works, is presented as a core principle applicable to all people, upholding the law through faith rather than nullifying it.
