Today's Verse: Romans 3:27-28

Saturday, March 27, 2004

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.
— Romans 3:27-28
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God's salvation leaves us no room for boasting. We couldn't live up to the righteous demands of the law. We couldn't live up to the character of God. When we were broken and sinful, God bought our salvation by sending Jesus for us and having him pay the debt of our sins (Romans 5:6-11). We have nothing to boast about except the overwhelmingly generous grace of God and the incredible sacrificial love of our Savior, Jesus.

My Prayer...

Thank you, Father, for redeeming me from the righteous judgment of the law. Thank you, Jesus, for paying my debt for sin. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for cleansing me, making me holy, and living inside me. Thank you, God, for your incredible grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Faith, not Law
Illustration of Romans 3:27-28
Inspirational illustration of Romans 3:27-28 -- Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.
Justification by Faith
Devo: Praying with Paul
"Dear Father, just and justifier, All praise is due you, Father. Our boasting is totally excluded. Our justification is not by our works, but through...."
The Only Way for All
Devo: A Year with Jesus
"Dear Believer, No one can rightfully boast about being more righteous than others. No one can rightfully claim to be righteous because of the..."

Illustration

Illustration of Romans 3:27-28 — Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, March 27, 2004

Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'In the Name of the Lord!'
"Then he said, "Today I [Goliath] stand and dare the army of Israel! Send one of your men to fight me!" … For forty days the Philistine came out every...."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
James 4:13-15
"Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Want To Be Perfect?' (Mt. 19:21-22)
"Jesus told [the young man who said he had kept the commands of the law], "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the..."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Adopted as His Own' (Ro. 8:14-15)
"For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God's..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse