Truth For Life on Oneplace.com The Bread of Life (Part 2 of 5)
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Dec 1, 2025 Discover why true faith goes beyond mere duty as Alistair Begg dives into the significance of Jesus as the 'Son of Man.' He explores the crowd's motivations for following Jesus, contrasting their quest for food with authentic spiritual seeking. Examine the transition from religious obligation to the gift of grace, emphasizing that the essential work of God is belief in Christ. Through discussions of the 'bread of life' and divine awakening, learn how faith transforms mere belief into a relationship with God.
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Salvation Is Received, Not Earned
- Salvation is not achieved by human effort or good works but received by faith as a gift.
- Alistair Begg stresses that the work of God is to believe in the one he has sent, not to earn acceptance through merit.
Luther's Search For Righteousness
- Martin Luther's struggle shows how religious systems can mislead sincere seekers into trusting works.
- Begg recounts Luther's quest for righteousness and his disillusionment before God opened his eyes to justification by faith.
Turn From Self-Reliance To Christ
- Repent of trusting your own efforts and rest wholly on Christ for salvation.
- Begg urges turning from self-reliance and acknowledging personal sinfulness to receive saving faith.
