The sermon asserts that since "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God", human attempts at self-justification are futile. The solution—introduced by the hinge phrase "But now"—is justification (being declared righteous). This justification is received as a gift by grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus. Christ secured this redemption by being put forward as a propitiation by His blood. Propitiation is the sacrifice that satisfies divine wrath and justice. This allows God to be simultaneously just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus. Compressed Outline I. The Universal Problem (The Need for Salvation) • All people have sinned and fallen short, making self-justification impossible. • The Law and the Prophets testify to the righteousness God requires, but they cannot grant it; they only lead us to Christ. II. The Divine Solution (Justification) • The righteousness of God is manifested apart from the law, through faith in Jesus Christ. • We are justified (made righteous) as a gift by grace through redemption. III. The Price Paid (Propitiation and Expiation) • Redemption is the price Christ paid to set us free from condemnation. • Christ's sacrifice serves as propitiation, satisfying God's just wrath. • It also achieves expiation, cleansing us from sin, shame, and guilt. • The cross solves God's conflict—how to forgive sin while refusing to clear the guilty (Exodus 34:7). IV. Application (How to Live) Believers must respond by living by faith, living as free and forgiven people, living as thankful people, living as obedient people, and living as Gospel ambassadors.

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