Faithful Redemption
Our works could not save us; in fact, they only condemned us. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we obtain the faithful redemption that we require under sin’s curse.
Salvation
Faithful Redemption
Our works could not save us; in fact, they only condemned us. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we obtain the faithful redemption that we require under sin’s curse.
Self-Righteousness (3:10; cf. Deut. 27:26)
- God’s law is such a good standard that even good people can’t keep it perfectly.
- If you cannot obey everything in Scripture, you have no chance of meeting God’s requirements.
- If your life were a test, what grade would God give you?
Christ’s Righteousness (3:11-12; cf. Hab. 2:14; Lev. 18:5)
- The world teaches you to have faith in yourself (what you can do); the gospel offers you to have faith in Jesus (what He has done).
- The law is the best standard but an insufficient savior.
- How good are your chances of proving to all-knowing God that you are a superb person?
Your Righteousness (3:13-14; cf. Deut. 21:23)
- The only way to avoid punishment is if Christ stood in our place.
- Our guilt sent Jesus to the cross, but His guiltlessness freed Him from the tomb.
- Do you have enough faith that Jesus can redeem the likes of you?