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
Audio: A Response To Brian Borgman Regarding Law And Gospel (Part 1)
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Recently pastor Brian Borgman gave a lecture at a Baptist seminary
criticizing the distinction between law and gospel. In that lecture he
repeated a number...
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Ah, the Gospel.
The one exception to the rule, "If it sounds too good to be true..."
Why is it the exception? Because it is a miracle.
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