A man cannot be right with God by:

I.              HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT (Vv. 1-2, 4)

(a.)       It fuels pride.

(b.)       It frustrates grace.

A man can only be made right with God by:

II.            FAITH IN CHRIST ALONE (Vv. 3, 5-6)

(a.)       The object of faith.

(b.)       The result of faith.

A Man right with God receives:

III.         FULL PARDON FOR SINS (Vv. 7-8)

(a.)       A restored relationship

(b.)       A rescue from ruin