Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Jonathan Vinke, and Pastor Ryan Britt discuss salvation through faith alone, not by works. They explore Galatians 2:15-21 and Romans 10, emphasizing confessing Jesus as Lord and Savior for salvation. The podcast delves into justification through faith, transformation after salvation, and God's ultimate act of love through Christ's sacrifice.
Confessing Jesus as Lord and Savior leads to salvation, not our works.
Justification is by faith in Jesus, not through adherence to the law.
Being declared righteous through faith in Christ shows God's grace.
Deep dives
Understanding the Continuation of Paul's Argument
Paul in Galatians 2 continues his argument from the previous passage confronting Peter's hypocrisy. The passage emphasizes the connection between the two sections, shedding light on the importance of recognizing this continuation.
Exploring God's Grace Over Works of the Law
The podcast delves into the advantage Jewish people had in being born into Judaism with prophets, the law, and a head start. It contrasts this with Gentile sinners breaking mosaic law. Paul's teaching emphasizes that justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not works of the law, highlighting the grace of God over adherence to the law.
Unpacking the Notion of Justification and Righteousness
The discussion delves into the concept of being justified by faith, separate from works of the law. The podcast explains the legal terminology used by Paul, emphasizing that justification and righteousness come through faith in the Son of God. This section dissects the courtroom analogy to illustrate the divine verdict of being declared righteous through faith in Christ.
Reflecting on the Transformation Through Faith
Paul's writing in Galatians underscores the transformative power of faith in Christ. The podcast discusses how being dead to sin aligns with living by faith in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the shift from a transactional relationship based on works to a loving relationship rooted in grace.
Embracing God's Love and Imputed Righteousness
The discussion highlights the significance of God's love demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice. It touches on the idea of imputed righteousness, where God's perfect righteousness covers believers. The illustration from the prodigal son story showcases God's immeasurable love and offers the freedom found in understanding and living by His grace.
We often don't feel good enough for the Gospel, but that doesn't matter to Jesus. Romans 10 says Anyone who confesses Him as Lord and Savior will be saved. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Pastor Ryan Britt, dig deeper into Galatians 2:15-21 and how we're not saved by works, but by grace alone through faith alone.
"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved." Romans 10:9-10
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Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and develop a deeper relationship with God? Together with special guests, Pastor Joby Martin takes a deep dive into the sermon each week. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to coe22.com
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