“ for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. ”- Romans 3:23-24

Do you think that this verse suggests that we only just miss the mark?...like we're nearly there but not quite?....As far as I think I know we're or I certainly am, miles away from the glory of God becuase of my sin (before Jesus came along).

'Falling short' also therefore suggests that the actions of Christ are like the last little bit of a bridge to make sure it reaches the other side - surely the gap is a chasm (similar to that of the Grand Canyon and Jesus is the entire bridge, foundations and all!

I'm going to see what it says in the message....

Since we've compiled this long and sorry record as sinners (both us and them) and proved that we are utterly incapable of living the glorious lives God wills for us, 24God did it for us. Out of sheer generosity he put us in right standing with himself. A pure gift. He got us out of the mess we're in and restored us to where he always wanted us to be. And he did it by means of Jesus Christ.

hmm that's a bit more like it!