In his sermon "The Apostles Creed," Don Bell addresses the central Reformed doctrine of salvation by grace alone through faith alone, as articulated in Acts 15:1-11. He argues against the belief in salvation through works or adherence to the Mosaic Law, emphasizing that salvation is a gift received through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, not dependent on human effort. Bell cites Peter's declaration in Acts 15:11, asserting, "we believe that through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved," to illustrate the apostles' affirmation of grace over law. He underscores the necessity of grace in the believer’s life, highlighting themes of total depravity, sovereign grace, and the assurance of salvation—doctrines that are foundational to Reformed theology, with significant implications for the church today by reinforcing the necessity of faith rooted solely in Christ's finished work.
“They refuse to bow or take the yoke of salvation by law, by circumcision, by works, by any other means.”
“We believe, we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved even as they.”
“Salvation is by grace and grace alone. And grace is through the Lord Jesus Christ, given by the Lord Jesus Christ.”
“When you try to get folks to go back under the law... you're tempting God Almighty.”
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