be faith in the person and atoning work of Jesus Christ. Therefore, Paul’s inescapable conclusion is that justification and salvation are possible without reference to deeds of the law. This must be true whether the word law refers to the Law of Moses or any other religious or secular system based on law-keeping. 29. Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also. The status of the Gentiles (that is, everyone who is