QT 17/06/2026 Wed Romans 3. There is no distinction—a lesson in humility and unity. 有分别——关于谦卑与合一的一课。

QT 17/06/2026 Wed Romans 3. There is no distinction—a lesson in humility and unity.
READ https://www.esv.org/Romans+3/

Everyone wants to feel better than somebody else—but what if the Bible says we’re all the same before God? In Romans 3, we discover the humbling truth that all have sinned… and the beautiful grace that unites everyone who believes in Jesus Christ. Let’s dive in.

Where pride dies and grace Reigns. Indeed, all humanity are humbled by sin, united by grace, isn’t it because all are equal in need, equal in mercy?

Scripture focus: Romans 3:21–24 (ESV)
[21] But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—[22] the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: [23] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, [24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, (ESV)

In a world that constantly divides people by status, background, achievement, race, education, or morality, the gospel speaks a humbling and unifying truth: “there is no distinction.” The apostle Paul the Apostle first removes every false ground for pride: “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

No one stands naturally righteous before God. The religious person and the rebellious person alike share the same spiritual condition. Sin levels the ground at the foot of the cross. We may compare ourselves with others and feel superior, but compared to the holiness of God, every human heart falls short.

Yet this passage does not leave us in despair. It opens with two glorious words: “But now.” God has revealed a righteousness apart from the law—a righteousness not earned by human effort, but received through faith in Jesus Christ. This means salvation is not a reward for the morally impressive. It is a gift of grace to all who believe. Verse 24 says we are “justified by his grace as a gift.” A gift cannot be earned; it can only be received with humility and gratitude.

Because there is no distinction in sin, there is also no distinction in the offer of grace. The ground is level at Calvary. Every believer is saved the same way: by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.  This truth should transform how we view one another in the church. Pride, favoritism, elitism, and prejudice have no place among God’s people. We are all redeemed sinners, equally dependent on mercy. The gospel creates a family marked not by superiority, but by humility, compassion, and unity.

When we remember what we have been saved from, we become slower to judge and quicker to extend grace. The same mercy that rescued us is the mercy we are called to reflect to others.

Reflection

• Do I secretly compare myself to others spiritually?
• Have I forgotten that my standing before God is entirely by grace?
• How can I pursue greater humility and unity within the body of Christ?

Prayer

Father, thank You that Your righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ and not through my own works. Forgive me for pride and comparison. Remind me that I stand before You only by grace. Help me to see others with humility, compassion, and love, remembering that there is no distinction among those who need Your mercy. Unite Your church in the truth of the gospel and teach us to walk together as one redeemed people in Christ. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

QT 17/06/2026 星期三 罗马书3 有分别——关于谦卑与合一的一课。
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/rom/3/

每个人都想觉得自己比别人优越——但如果圣经说我们在神面前都是一样的呢？在《罗马书》第三章中，我们发现了一个令人谦卑的真理：人人都犯了罪……同时也领受了那将所有信靠耶稣基督之人联合在一起的美好恩典。让我们深入探讨。

在骄傲消亡、恩典掌权之处。诚然，全人类因罪而谦卑，因恩典而联合，这难道不是因为我们在需要上平等，在蒙恩上也平等吗？

经文聚焦：《罗马书》3:21–24
[21]  现在，有律法和先知的话可以证明：　神的义在律法之外已经显明出来，22  就是　神的义，因着信耶稣基督，毫无区别地临到所有信的人。23 因为人人都犯了罪，亏缺了　神的荣耀，24 但他们却因着　神的恩典，借着在基督耶稣里的救赎，就白白地称义。

在这个世界不断以地位、背景、成就、种族、教育或道德来划分人群的当下，福音宣告了一个令人谦卑且能使人合一的真理：“并没有分别。” 使徒保罗首先铲除了所有自傲的虚假根基：“因为世人都犯了罪，亏缺了神的荣耀。”

在神面前，没有人天生就是义的。无论是虔诚之人还是悖逆之人，他们的属灵状况都是一样的。在十字架脚下，罪使所有人站在同一起跑线上。我们或许会与他人比较并自以为优越，但与神的圣洁相比，每个人的心都相形见绌。

然而，这段经文并未将我们置于绝望之中。它以两个荣耀的字开头：“但如今”。神已显明了一种不靠律法的义——这不是靠人的努力赚取的，而是借着对耶稣基督的信心领受的。这意味着救恩并非赐给那些道德表现出色之人的奖赏，而是赐给所有信靠之人的恩典礼物。第24节说，我们是“因着　神的恩典，借着在基督耶稣里的救赎，就白白地称义”。恩赐无法靠自己赚取，只能怀着谦卑与感恩的心领受。

既然在罪上没有分别，恩典的赐予上也就没有分别。在各各他山上，人人平等。每位信徒得救的方式都是一样的：唯独恩典，唯独信心，唯独基督。这一真理应当改变我们在教会中彼此看待的方式。骄傲、偏袒、精英主义和偏见在神的子民中没有立足之地。我们都是蒙救赎的罪人，同样仰赖怜悯。福音所建立的家庭，其标志不在于优越感，而在于谦卑、怜悯与合一。

当我们想起自己曾从何种境地被拯救出来时，我们便会减少评判，更乐于施予恩典。那拯救了我们的怜悯，正是我们被呼召要向他人彰显的怜悯。

反思

• 我在灵性上是否暗自与他人比较？
• 我是否忘记了自己在神面前的地位完全是出于恩典？
• 我该如何在基督的身体里追求更大的谦卑与合一？

祷告

天父，感谢祢，因祢的义是借着对耶稣基督的信心而来的，并非出于我的行为。求祢赦免我的骄傲与攀比之心。提醒我，我站在祢面前完全是因着恩典。求祢帮助我以谦卑、怜悯和爱心看待他人，并记念凡需要祢怜悯的人在祢面前并无分别。求祢在福音的真理中使祢的教会合一，教导我们作为在基督里蒙救赎的一群人，同心同行。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。