In our "tour" of the "House of Romans," as we come to chapter 3, we are still in the basement of human sin. This chapter tells how we are all in the same boat; all people are sinful, all must be justified freely through faith. But before moving on to General Guilt, Paul must answer some objections (v1-8) to his assertion of Jewish Guilt. Do the Jews have any advantage? Yes, they were entrusted with the Scriptures. Their failure to believe does not nullify God's promises to them nor does it lessen God's righteousness when he condemns them. Jews and Gentiles—all mankind—are under sin and are guilty before God. But the rich truth then given is that God's righteousness has been made known through Jesus Christ, just as the law and the prophets revealed. Though all people are under sin, God's righteousness is shown to anyone who has faith in Jesus Christ; it is a gift of grace through faith for all! Romans 3 Isaiah 63:7-9 Romans 3:9-26