El sermón de Joel Coyoc, titulado "Lo que no hay", se centra en la doctrina de la depravación total, enfatizando que tanto judíos como gentiles están bajo pecado. Coyoc utiliza Romanos 3:9-11 para mostrar que no hay justo, ni uno solo, ni quien entienda o busque a Dios. El predicador argumenta que el apóstol Pablo aborda la necesidad de recordar estas verdades en un contexto eclesiástico, subrayando que la salvación y la justicia son solo a través de la fe en Cristo, no por obras. Coyoc hace referencia a Salmos 14 y 53 para reforzar su punto, enfatizando la importancia de mantener una perspectiva humilde que dependa de la gracia divina, ya que todos han pecado y carecen de gloria ante Dios. La aplicación práctica del sermón invita a los creyentes a depender completamente de la obra de Cristo, recordando que es solo por Su justicia que pueden ser considerados justos.
Key Quotes
“No hay justo ni a un uno, y eso es palabra de Dios. No importa si tú te percibes justo, no importa si tú te sientes o te crees justo, Dios dice no hay justo ni siquiera uno.”
“El mérito en la salvación de un pecador es de Dios. La gloria es para Dios en la salvación del pecador porque la obra de salvación del pecador es obra de Dios de principio, de principio a fin.”
“Recordar continuamente, no somos mejores que nadie, somos exactamente igual que todos, todos bajo el justo juicio de Dios, pero si hoy somos distintos es porque Dios nos ha mostrado Su misericordia.”
“La única manera de hacer buena obra es estar en el Señor Jesucristo.”
The Bible states that there is no one righteous, not even one, emphasizing our utter need for God's grace.
The Scriptures declare unequivocally in Romans 3:10 that 'there is none righteous, no, not one.' This profound truth underscores the human condition—every individual is marred by sin and in need of salvation. The law serves not as a means of justification but as a mirror reflecting our shortcomings and absolute need for Christ. It is through faith in Jesus Christ that we are justified and clothed in His righteousness because our own merits cannot save us. Thus, it is vital for Christians to acknowledge their helplessness and rely solely on God's grace as revealed in Christ.
Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 4:5
The Bible teaches that there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God, exemplifying humanity’s spiritual blindness.
In Romans 3:11, Paul asserts that 'there is none who seeks after God.' This reflects the fallen nature of humanity, which is naturally alienated from God. The sinfulness of the human heart results in indifference toward divine things, as seen in the lives of many throughout Scripture. Understanding this truth helps us to recognize the necessity of God's initiative in salvation; it is He who seeks us, not the other way around. Moreover, the acknowledgment that we, by nature, do not seek God leads us to humbly rely on His grace to open our eyes and draw us to Himself.
Romans 3:11, Psalm 14:2, John 6:44
Recognizing that no one is good prevents self-righteousness and leads us to depend entirely on God's mercy.
Understanding that 'there is none who does good, no, not one' (Romans 3:12) is essential for Christians, as it cautions against the tendency to develop a sense of moral superiority. This acknowledgment reminds believers that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, including those who may outwardly appear righteous. It's a source of humility that drives us to the cross, where we can find genuine goodness not in ourselves but in Christ's completed work. The Gospel message reveals that our only hope rests in the righteousness of Christ, which we receive by faith, not in our own deeds. Thus, appreciating our spiritual poverty opens our hearts to the richness of God's grace.
Romans 3:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 64:6
Justification by faith alone means that sinners are declared righteous solely based on their faith in Christ, not by their actions.
The doctrine of justification by faith alone is central to Reformed theology, as articulated in Romans 3:28, where Paul states, 'Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.' This means that our standing before God is not based on our adherence to the law or good works, but solely on our faith in Jesus Christ. This doctrine emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ's atonement and the fact that salvation is a gift from God. It casts aside any notion of earning merit and highlights grace as the source of our justification, reminding believers that their response in faith is a gift from God as well.
Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16
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