In his letter to the romans, Paul describes in chapter 4, how we can be declared righteous, that is justified. Not by our own strength, but by grace. Declared righteous – Romans 4:2-8, NET© 2 For if Abraham was declared righteous…
Justification
Category: Teachings
The cross
Jesus is fully God and fully human. He came to earth to show us the way. This was an incredible step, from sitting on the right side of the father in heaven, to be born in a mortal human body.…
Faith comes by hearing
Please God 6 Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6, NET© There is only one way to please…
Faith in Jesus
Righteous by faith 16 yet we know that no one is justified by the works of the law but by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by…
The narrow (and holy) way
The narrow way When God has taken you through the narrow gate, which is Jesus, you will find yourself on the road. The way is the distance that we are supposed to walk with God, after the cleansing of the…
The narrow gate
13 "Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to…
Born again
In John chapter 3, we are told the story of the secret conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. How do we become born again? Jesus and Nicodemus – John 3:3-8, NET© 3 Jesus replied, "I tell you the solemn truth, unless a…
Fulfill salvation
Finish your course! In second Timothy 4, Paul explains that we need to fulfill salvation, by running the race. Run the race – 2 Timothy 4:6-8, NET© 6 For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time…
Receive salvation
How do I get saved? Lets read a text from Isaiah chapter 53, it is a prophetic, contemplative text about what Jesus toke for us on the cross. Jesus in our place – Isaiah 53:5-7, NET© 5 He was wounded because…
Transition to light
Delivered from darkness into light We begin this chapter with another contemplative text from the prophet Isaiah, chapter 9. Jesus as the bright light. The bright light – Isaiah 9:2-4, NET© 2 The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light…
