The sermon "Storm Warning #162" focuses on the doctrine of justification and its implications for believers in Christ. It emphasizes that being justified results in peace with God, freedom from charges against believers, the assurance of eternal glory, and the privileged status of being heirs of God. Key Scripture references include Romans 5:1, Romans 8:33, and Titus 3:7, which collectively affirm that justification is a divine act that secures the believer's standing before God. The sermon highlights the comfort and encouragement that this doctrine provides, especially during trials and fears, affirming that Christ's substitutionary sacrifice delivers believers from the fear of death and the condemnation of sin, rendering them secure and free in His grace.
Key Quotes
“Whatever your temporal wants or needs may be, he can supply them because he is king on earth as well as in heaven.”
“To be justified is to have peace with God. See Romans 5.1.”
“It is only because of the substitutionary death and resurrection of Christ that believers may face death without fear.”
“Look unto me and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else.”
Justification is being declared righteous by God through faith, granting peace with Him.
Justification is a foundational doctrine in Christian theology, primarily conveyed in Romans 5:1, which states that being justified by faith, we have peace with God. It signifies that through faith in Christ, believers are declared righteous and are freed from any charges against them, as affirmed in Romans 8:33, 'Who can lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God who justifies.' This profound truth is essential for understanding one’s standing before God, as it assures believers of their eternal salvation and relationship with Him.
Romans 5:1, Romans 8:33, Romans 8:30, Titus 3:7
The security of God's elect is assured because it is God who justifies and keeps them.
The assurance of the security of God's elect is grounded in God's sovereign will and purpose. Romans 8:30 explains that those predestined are also called, justified, and will ultimately be glorified. This cosmic chain emphasizes that every step is secured by God's providence, leaving no opportunity for failure in the process of salvation. Moreover, Hebrews 2:14-15 illustrates that through Christ’s death, believers are liberated from the fear of death and condemnation, thereby confirming their eternal security as they rest in the sufficiency of Christ's sacrificial work.
Romans 8:30, Romans 8:33, Hebrews 2:14-15
Fleeing to Christ is essential for salvation and deliverance from God's wrath.
Fleeing to Christ is vital for every believer as it represents the exclusive means of obtaining salvation, as indicated in Matthew 11:28-30 where Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest. This call is urgent, emphasizing that today is the day of salvation because none of us are promised tomorrow. Additionally, the message highlights the impending wrath of God against sin, underscoring the necessity of seeking refuge in Christ, the ark of our salvation, as a means of being delivered from judgment. In doing so, believers are assured of peace, joy, and eternal life entrenched in the assurance of Christ's finished work.
Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 45:22
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