It may appear that Abraham is a mere example of someone who once trusted God and somehow illustrates how we are to trust God. But a closer look reveals that Abraham is more than an example. Through Abraham, God moves his plan of salvation toward Christ, reveals the gospel of justification by grace and faith, […]
The heart of the gospel is that God declares us right with himself, based on the righteous work of Christ on the cross, as a gift of grace to be received by faith. The gospel transforms every relationship we have; with God, with ourselves, and with others. This is why we say with the apostle […]
The gospel is good news, but it is only received by those who see their need. We all need the gospel because we all are sinners. If we deny our sinfulness, or downplay just how sinful we are, we will not be open to the saving grace of God in Christ. If we continue to […]
Paul wants his readers (which includes you and I) to have absolute gospel clarity, because only absolute gospel clarity can protect us from the allure of religion to make us right before God. It is entirely possible to live churched, but not saved. It is entirely possible to live around all the things that provide […]
What is gospel numbness? Michael Kelley preaches this week from Romans 2:1-16.
The gospel is presented as the answer to many needs, and even desires. But what does the gospel itself tell us about our greatest problem? What is our greatest need? The wrath of God is essential to his righteous nature. God’s wrath is his righteous response to unrighteousness, and those who sin against him are […]