#STRask If People Could Be Saved Before Jesus, Why Was It Necessary for Him to Come?
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Mar 24, 2025 The discussion dives into why Jesus' coming was essential if faith alone could justify before Him. It highlights the distinctions between the Old and New Covenants, emphasizing that true redemption is found in Christ, not rituals. The podcast also examines how God's law reveals human sinfulness, setting the stage for grace. A unified biblical narrative of faith and grace is explored, drawing from key scriptures that bridge the Testaments. Personal belief is important, but the podcast stresses that salvation ultimately hinges on God's action through Jesus.
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Old Testament Salvation
- Old Testament believers were saved by faith in God's future provision of forgiveness.
- This was like a credit card purchase, with the debt paid later by Jesus' sacrifice.
Faith and Salvation
- Faith alone doesn't save; Jesus' sacrifice does.
- Faith is the means of receiving the gift of salvation purchased by Jesus.
Purpose of the Old Covenant
- The Old Covenant, particularly the Mosaic Law, served as a foreshadowing of Jesus' sacrifice.
- It highlighted sin's severity and pointed towards the need for a perfect atonement.