Romans 3:31
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What Does This Mean?
This verse from Romans says that believing in Jesus doesn't mean you don't need to follow the law. Instead, faith helps us keep and understand the law better. Paul is speaking here.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a rule at home about cleaning your room. Your parents say, 'Just because you're part of our family, it doesn’t mean you can forget about that rule.' Actually, being in the family makes you want to clean even more! That’s what Paul is saying about faith and following God's rules.
Historical Background
Paul wrote this letter around 56-57 AD from Corinth. He was writing to a diverse Christian community in Rome, many of whom were Gentiles (non-Jews) who might have misunderstood the relationship between Jewish law and Christian faith.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you're at work with strict rules about punctuality. Instead of thinking that your new job position means you don't need to follow these rules anymore, a true leader would see this as an opportunity to model good behavior and reinforce those rules for others.