majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him in Galatians 2:15-16,
"We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' know that a man is
not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So
we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified
by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing
the law no one will be justified."
In recalling an exchange with Peter, who at the time was caught up in
some duplicity, Paul makes his point that no one is justified by
keeping the law, but by faith. To be justified is critically important
for an individual, as without justification the only future one has
after death is the lake of fire: guilty of sin. Justification brings
eternal life, a place at God's table.
Paul points out that it is by faith we are saved from God's judgment.
This requirement of faith dispels any notion of doing good (as in
keeping the law), etc. in order to gain God's forgiveness of sins
committed. Because salvation is by faith, we say it is by God's grace.
It is not something we earn. In Romans 4:16a we read, "Therefore, the
promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace..."
How wonderful our loving and gracious God has provided us forgiveness
of all our sins simply by trusting in him! If it were based on my
performance I'd miss you all in the resurrection!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd
love to hear from you!
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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