While salvation is monergistic, that is, a work entirely accomplished by God and counted to us, apart from anything in ourselves; nevertheless, we are not completely passive in the process by which salvation is worked out in our lives. As human beings we will continue to sin in our thoughts and actions. As we do, if we behave like the stubborn horse or mule who must be controlled by bit and bridle (v. 9), by trying to cover up our sin, we will find ourselves living in unrest of soul and body (v. 3-4). However, if we are willing to confess our sins, we find a God who will readily forgive and receive us (v. 5, 1 Jn 1:9). As forgiven creatures, we are happy, living joyfully to the praise of His glorious grace.
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A native of New York, Pastor LoSardo was saved by the grace of God in 1986 after hearing the Gospel from his brother, while pursuing a career in scientific research. He was ordained into the ministry in 1995 and served as the Associate Pastor of a large Messianic Congregation...