October 27, 2026
Knowing the Truth - Part 2
Romans 3:21-24
10/27/2026
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it --
22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, (ESV)
This week we are studying the teaching of the Reformation. This morning's focus is on God's undeserved love. Salvation from sin, death, and the power of the devil is by God's grace alone.
Saint Paul wrote:
But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it -- the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
We believe, teach, and confess that we are redeemed because of God's love alone, which is found in Christ Jesus. Our good works do not add anything to our salvation, they are the result of God's mercy which is given to us. Christ Jesus, in His crucifixion and resurrection, bore not only the guilt of our sin, but the punishment as well. His righteousness is credited to us, not because of our works, but because of God's grace.
Therefore we pray:
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace.
May our Lord grant us His grace and mercy so that we are assured of our redemption from sin and eternal death. Amen.