Romans 3:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's the thing — trying to follow all the rules perfectly won't make you right with God. Nobody can do it. The rules actually just show us where we mess up and fall short.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The rules don't save you, they just show you that you need saving.

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