Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Renewed Day by Day
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Dec 26, 2025 As the year wraps up, a heartfelt reflection on God's enduring grace shines bright. The transition to a new year sparks thoughts on making the most of our time. Sinclair shares a nostalgic childhood moment about resolutions, exploring the contrast between mere moral effort and genuine spiritual transformation through grace. Insights from Romans reveal how Christ fulfills the law and the Spirit empowers us. Through trials, our inner renewal continues as we fix our eyes on the unseen, bolstered by a growing love for Jesus.
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Childhood Resolutions That Missed Grace
- Sinclair B. Ferguson recalls being sent to write ten New Year resolutions as a child, which he initially found hard to fill.
- He later realized his parents trusted moral improvement by effort, not yet understanding gospel transformation by grace.
Grace Transforms Before Obedience
- True transformation comes from God's grace, not from our attempts to obey laws first.
- Union with Christ and the Spirit enable the law's righteous requirements to be fulfilled in us.
Follow The Spirit, Not Legalism
- Make God's law the guiding tracks for your life by trusting Christ and the Spirit's work.
- Let the Spirit make God's will 'light on your path' so you glorify God and enjoy Him.