The doctrine of justification by grace alone, through faith alone, by Christ alone is under attack today. The liberals have been attacking it, from before the time of J. Gresham Machen. However, in our day, we have those who claim to be "reformed" that are seeking to redefine this vital doctrine, upon which, as Luther says, the church will stand or fall.
Pastor Jeff takes to task the increasingly popular view of "covenant faithfulness".
Pastor Jeff gives a succinct but profitable overview of this vital doctrine! Using the publican and the pharisee as the text, Pastor Jeff defends the historic, reformed view of justification.
1. It is possible for one to be completely justified before God.
2. Justification is not something that men can do for themselves, but it is the work of God alone, for those He has chosen to justify.
3. Justification is by faith alone and not by or through any other means.
4. Justification is a once and for all work that God accomplishes for guilty sinners and not a process that sinners must go through or cooperate with in order for it to be completed.
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“ Great Sermon! ” I think it's hard, at least for me, to understand justification as a one time act for the saved sinner because it goes against my sinful flesh. I keep trying to deserve what I already have, "acceptance" from God. Christ accomplished this but my flesh makes me feel like I need to add to what He has already done. I end up with filthy rags of unrighteousness instead of good works to the glory of God. Oh, to rest in Christ. Oh, to be out of this body of flesh. Come quickly Lord Jesus! This is a good sermon.
Pastor Jeff came to Christ at age 20 while serving in the U.S. Navy. He earned his undergraduate degree in Management from the University of Redlands and his graduate degree in Theological Studies from Westminster Seminary California. He also earned a certificate of completion...
