Is Justification the transforming power of grace working out in the lives of people who have faith in Christ? Is Justification something God declares becuase the person attains a level of holiness with the power of the Holy Spirit? Or is justification an act of God’s free grace where God declares sinners righteous only becuase of the perfect life and sacrifical death of Jesus on the cross for anyone who would believe? The usual cast of characters show that in Romans 5 Paul teaches that God justifies the wicked. God regards Sinners as Saints by faith alone in Christ alone.
Saint & Sinner (Romans 5)
Series: Paul's Letter to the Romans (98)
Saint & Sinner (Romans 5)
44 min
Series: Paul's Letter to the Romans (98)
Saint & Sinner (Romans 5)
44 min
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Series • 8 Episodes
Paul's Letter to the Romans (98)
Explore AllThe Power of the Gospel (Romans Intro)
All Under Sin (Romans 1 – 3:21)
Justification (Romans 3:21 – 4)
What is Justification by faith alone? Why does it matter? Our Hosts explain that the book of Romans teaches that to stand before a holy God humans need to be perfect. Becuase no one is good let alone perfect, God sent his son Jesus Christ to die in the place of sinners so that by […]
Shall We Sin? (Romans 6)
More Than Conquerors (Romans 7 – 8)
Election (Romans 9 – 11)
Christian Life (Romans 12 – End)
Justification and Adoption
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What Is the Ordo Salutis? Explaining the Reformed View of Salvation
“The basis of our justification isn’t our sanctification, but Christ’s righteousness..” How are Christians saved? The Ordo Salutis, meaning “order of salvation,” describes the order by which Christians receive salvation. Pastor Adriel explains why it serves as a helpful tool in understanding the differences between Protestant and Catholic traditions.
The Agency of God’s Word in Salvation | Aaron H.Y. Chan
Aaron Chan examines Paul’s use of Deuteronomy 30:11–14 in Romans 10, tracing the deep narrative and theological roots in Deuteronomy’s own theology of divine communication.
Penance, Purgatory, and the Assurance of Salvation
How do our views of penance, repentance, justification, purgatory, and assurance of salvation impact how we live our lives?
Justified by Faith and Works? Defending Sola Fide
The hosts address some of the most common criticisms of sola fide and help Protestants understand the biblical defense of the doctrine and what is at stake if it is lost.
