All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

This verse is a key stop on the Roman road to salvation.

And it's important to understand this truth.

If you don't know you're a sinner, you will never turn to Jesus as your savior.

But did you know that Paul didn't end his thought there.

In the next verse, he delivered this incredible piece of news

And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.

You were once a sinner, but now because of the shed blood of Jesus, you stand as righteous in God's sight.

You didn't earn that right standing. No one could.

It was freely given to you as a gift of grace.

Rejoice today. Because of Jesus, you are right with God. And that's good news.