Why the Gospel Changes After the Cross — Romans 3 Explained

B15L5 ✝️ Before the cross, people were saved by believing Jesus was the Christ — but is that enough today? The answer from Romans 3 will change how you read your Bible. 📖 In this verse-by-verse study, we explore one of the most misunderstood transitions in all of Scripture — the shift from the Kingdom Gospel preached to Israel to the Gospel of Grace revealed through the Apostle Paul. Starting with the earthly ministry of Christ and moving through John 20:30-31, Matthew 16, John 11, Acts 8, and Acts 9, this lesson shows that throughout the Gospels and early Acts, the confession of faith was simply "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God" — with no mention of the cross, the shed blood, or the resurrection as the basis of salvation. Then comes the stunning contrast: Romans 3:23-26, where Paul reveals that justification now comes freely by grace, through faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ. This is the dividing line that makes all the difference. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: • Why did Jesus perform miracles? — "To validate who He was" (John 20:30-31) • Peter's confession in Matthew 16 — "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God" • Martha's confession at the death of Lazarus — John 11 • The Ethiopian eunuch and Philip — Acts 8 and Isaiah 53 • Paul's conversion in Acts 9 — what he preached in the synagogue • Romans 3:23-26 — justified freely by grace through faith in His blood • Acts 11:19 — "they preached the word to none but Jews only" • How to determine to whom Scripture is written — James 1:1 as an example 💡 Romans 3:23 all have sinned, Romans 3:24 justified freely by grace, propitiation through faith in His blood Romans 3:25, Gospel of Grace vs Kingdom Gospel, Acts 11:19 Jew only, James 1:1 twelve tribes, progressive revelation Bible study, Paul's Gospel vs the Gospels. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to This Taping Session 00:30 — How Les Feldick's Bible Teaching Ministry Began 02:55 — From Iowa Home Bible Study to Television 05:27 — Teaching Philosophy: Keep It Plain, Simple, and Verse-by-Verse 06:54 — Review: Where We Are in the Bible Timeline 08:00 — From Daniel and Revelation Back to Christ's Earthly Ministry 10:00 — The New Testament as an Extension of Old Testament Promises 11:00 — How to Study the Bible: Determine to Whom It Is Written 13:00 — James 1:1 — Written to the Twelve Tribes, Not the Church 14:55 — John the Baptist, Christ's Earthly Ministry, and the Jewish Program 16:30 — Why Did Jesus Perform Miracles? — "To Validate Who He Was" 17:45 — John the Baptist in Prison — Asking "Are You the One?" 18:20 — John 20:30-31 — These Things Written That You Might Believe 19:45 — The Four Confessions: Matthew 16, John 11, Acts 8, Acts 9 21:55 — Paul's Conversion and What He Preached in the Synagogue (Acts 9) 23:00 — Believing Jesus Is the Christ Is Not Enough in the Age of Grace 23:55 — Romans 3:23-26 — Justified Freely by Grace Through Faith in His Blood 26:05 — The 2,000-Year "Jew Only" Period — Abraham to Christ 27:00 — Acts 11:19 — "They Preached the Word to None But Jews Only" 27:44 — Closing