Justification by faith

(John Angell James, 1785-1859) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH “Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:9 What are all your sorrows, your cares, and your losses–viewed in the light of … Continued

Justification and sanctification

(Thomas Watson, “The Lord’s Prayer“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “You were sanctified; you were justified.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 Justification and sanctification are not the same. Justification is without us; sanctification is within us. Because The one is by righteousness imputed; the other is … Continued

not found without the other

Something to ponder: “I fear it is sometimes forgotten that God has married together justification and sanctification. They are distinct and different things, beyond question–but one not found without the other. All justified people are sanctified, and all sanctified people … Continued

Sorrows, cares and losses

(John Angell James, 1785-1859) SORROWS, CARES AND LOSSES “Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:9 What are all your sorrows, cares, and losses–viewed in the light of this … Continued