Big Words... Bigger Meanings

Pastor Bill teaches from God’s Word on the truth of justification by grace, and the danger of attempting to place the work of salvation on man, rather than God. 

Big Words... Bigger Meanings - 2nd Service
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Sermon Notes

Richness of

• God’s Word
• God’s Work
• Christ’s Work
• GRACE

Foundation

• Christ Died
• Christ Rose From The Dead
• Christ Our Sustainer
• Christ Our Advocate (1 John 2:12)

The Term: Justification

• Romans 8:28-39
• “to be declared eternally covered by Christ’s imputed righteousness”

The Truth

• Salvation, union with Christ, secures His righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30)
• Divine justification… a judicial decree by God

The Trap

• Theologically
• Philosophically & Psychologically
  • Performance Dominated
• Self-worth = Performance + Others’ Opinion
• Fear motivated
  • Failure… Imperfection in self… Control
  • “have to” mentality

The Testimony

• 2 Corinthians 5:21