Unwrapping the Gift of Peace
There is no lasting peace in our lives without having peace with God. And that blessing of peace with God is ours through faith in the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Two Ingredients of Hope
True, lasting hope cannot be based on ever-changing circumstances, whether good or bad. Hope is found in knowing God and trusting Him, the one who is all-powerful and always faithful.
Overruling the Rules
To insist that we need to pay for God's gracious gift to us is to reject the gift itself. It is supremely important that we grasp the message of Romans that salvation is a free gift given unconditionally by our gracious God.
Getting Right with God
Certain observances are important as expressions of faith. However, we must always guard against the subtle danger of rituals, signs, and symbols gradually taking precedence in our lives over a personal relationship with the Lord through faith.
The Last Scapegoat
Biblical doctrine is always relevant to life. The great truth of justification by faith alone grants us the blessedness of knowing our sins have been forgiven, covered, and taken away, never to be counted against us.
Becoming a Friend of God
The person of genuine faith will demonstrate it, not by a sinless life, but by trusting in Christ alone to declare him righteous before God. Romans presents Abraham as a wonderful example of such faith.
What the Gospel Destroys
God's gracious gift of justification by faith favors no people and excludes no people. There is no place for boasting; we are all invited to humbly place our faith in Christ alone because we are all sinners in need of His grace.
Doctrines That Determine Destiny
The work of Jesus Christ in justification, redemption, and propitiation gives us greater appreciation for the character of God. And the more we understand these truths, the more amazed we are that He grants us all these benefits through faith alone.
The Chasm Between Earth and Heaven
Romans 3:23 gives us a concise, accurate diagnosis of our natural condition as human beings. It is not a pleasant portrayal, but it is one we must accept if we are to understand our need and God’s gracious work on our behalf.
Sola Fide -- Faith Alone
Our own righteousness can never gain us acceptance before God. But that which we lack, He provides through faith in Jesus Christ--the righteousness of God Himself. What a glorious gift He has given to unworthy sinners like us.