November 30, 2025

Romans 3:1-20 | Silence in the Court (Zach Fallon)

Series: The Logic of Grace | Sermons on Paul's Letter to the Romans Scripture: Romans 3:1–20

  1. Three Objections Overruled (3:1-8)
    • “But I have religious privilege!” (1-2)
    • “But doesn’t my unbelief make God unfaithful?” (3-4)
    • “Can’t we do evil so that good may come?” (3:5–8)
  2. Four Exhibits of Evidence (3:9-18)
    • Main Argument: “All Are Under Sin” (3:9)
    • Exhibit A: No one seeks God. (vv. 10–12)
    • Exhibit B: Our words reveal we are under sin. (vv. 13–14)
    • Exhibit C: Our lives leave a trail of destruction. (vv. 15–17)
    • Exhibit D: The root problem—no fear of God. (v. 18)
  3. One Verdict Delivered (3:19-20)
    • The Law Stops Every Mouth (3:19)
    • No One Is Justified without Christ (3:20)
  4. Christ Alone Is Our Defense and Righteousness (3:21a)
    • Silent to the Cross He Went
    • Now He Ever Lives and Pleads for His Own