Justification is by Grace Alone (John Calvin Sermon)

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Sermon Summary:
- Paul argues that no one can be justified or made righteous before God through following the law. Only faith in Jesus Christ can justify us.
- Paul makes this point to both Jews and Gentiles. All people, regardless of background, can only be saved by God's grace through faith in Christ.
- Justification means being forgiven and pardoned of our sins, so that we are seen as righteous before God. This happens through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
- True faith involves humbly acknowledging our sinfulness and need for a Savior, and trusting completely in Christ's sacrifice for our salvation.
- Even righteous figures like Abraham and David needed God's grace and could not be justified by their own merits. No one can earn salvation - it is a free gift.
- To truly grasp this, we must recognize the seriousness of our sin before God. This leads us to seek relief only in Christ.
- Eternal life comes entirely through God's mercy. We must reject all pride and self-reliance and fully commit ourselves to Christ.