Scripture: Romans 3:19-4:15; Romans 3:21; Matthew 6:16; Psalm 32:1-2, By the works of the Law, no human will be justified. God looks through the Law at man and only sees sin. We need a different way to be justified. Verse 3:21, the "hinge verse" defines this different way. Just as Abraham was declared righteous by God (4:3), we are declared righteous through Christ.