Our final acquittal, that is, our being judged righteous before God, will be solely because of Jesus Christ's living a perfect life of obedience to the Father on our behalf, and His offering Himself as a perfect sacrifice on the cross as punishment for our sins. How is this righteousness appropriated by me? How do I get it? The Bible makes it clear that I am Justified not by my works or anything that I have done, but by faith - and by faith alone. The only way we can receive the benefit of Christ's life and death is by putting our trust in Him - and in Him alone. This is the Gospel.
Inspired by "What is the Gospel?" by R.C. Sproul at www.Ligoner.org
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Gratia (Part 2)—Erasmus Of Rotterdam
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When Desiderius Erasmus (1466–1536) was born, the printing press was about
fifteen years old. Paul II was Pope. Frederick III was Holy Roman Emperor.
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