The gospel is true because it reveals God's sovereign grace and our dependence on Him for salvation, affirming that Jesus is the righteousness we cannot attain.
The truth of the gospel rests on the sovereignty of God and the redemptive work of Christ. Throughout the sermon, the preacher emphasizes that our righteousness is inadequate and that true salvation can only be achieved through God's grace. The gospel provides a clear recognition of our spiritual state: 'in me, that is in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing.' The atonement accomplished by Christ, who bore our sins on the cross, offers a righteousness that is alien to us but freely given by faith. Furthermore, scripture affirms that God’s election and calling are irrevocable truths underpinning this message. It is through the revelation of Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that individuals come to understand and accept the gospel's truth.
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