• Explaining justified by grace alone is not difficult. • Proving it with Scripture is very easy. • Living in light of that truth, is a daunting task.
I – THE PREMISE: “Therefore having been justified by faith.â€
Therefore → Look back before proceeding
a) Without exception, ALL HAVE SINNED b) It is impossible to keep the standard of the Law. c) Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to be justified
II – THE RESULTS: Luther “the works of faithâ€
a) Peace
b) Assurance: 2a) “through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we standâ€
c) Holy boasting: 2b) “and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3a) And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulationsâ€
d) Endurance: 3b knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance
e) Proven character 4a) and perseverance, proven character;
f) Hope 4b) and proven character, hope; 5a) and hope does not disappoint
g) Love 5b) because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
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