Teaching by Tag: Justification
All Things New: Living As a Child of God, Part 1
Many of the fundamental truths of the Christian faith become diluted over time. But grasping those basic concepts is crucial in helping us live out what God says is true of us.
Watch / ListenParables, Part 4: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
In Jesus’ parable, the tax collector knows he needs to be rescued and delivered from this state of sinfulness, and he knows he is incapable of rescuing himself. His only hope is for God to be merciful and to rescue him. And that is exactly what God does.
Watch / ListenDressed in Our Sunday Best
Our true Sunday best is not found in presenting ourselves well, but in presenting Christ well.
Watch / ListenMoral Integrity, Part 2
When you surround yourself with a community who truly understands the Christian faith, you are able to find true victory in your walk with Jesus.
Watch / ListenReady for Battle: The Armor of God, Part 4 – The Helmet and the Sword
The linchpin in the entire spiritual battle – the most critical element in the life of the believer – is salvation, represented by a helmet in Ephesians 6. The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, is a reliable and sufficient weapon for the battle.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 11: Abraham’s Righteousness
The law demands perfect righteousness and condemns our every attempt to achieve it.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 4: The Anatomy of Sin
To the degree you see yourself as broken, you will empathize with the brokenness of others. Sin breaks our relationship with God, but reconciliation is found in Christ.
Watch / ListenJames: Living Out Our Faith, Part 10
You believe only what you act on. All the rest is just religious talk.
Watch / ListenThe Patriarchs, Part 3: Abraham’s Call
God always keeps His promises, and our obedience will give light to our next commission.
Watch / ListenThe Patriarchs, Part 1: Adam
The world mocks what the Bible says about sin and daily fulfills what it mocks.
Watch / ListenRooted: A Study of Deeper Faith in Colossians, Part 12
Our vertical relationship with God deeply impacts our horizontal relationships with others, and peace with God gives us the peace of God. The world defines peace through the lens of security; the Christian’s peace comes from confidence in the gospel.
Watch / ListenRooted: A Study of Deeper Faith in Colossians, Part 3
We were once enemies with God, but through Christ we have been reconciled.
Watch / ListenBut Now, Jesus
In Romans 3, the apostle Paul gives a scathing indictment against the sin in all of mankind's character, communication and conduct. However, two beautiful words in the chapter lead to hope and life to all who stand condemned under the wrath of God – "but now…" Pastor Ed Nalle teaches on the contrast between human sinfulness and God's grace in salvation.
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