How to Heal a Nation

If sin no longer reigned within us, the strife that causes division could be eliminated. God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. His grace is the means of change, made available to mankind through Christ.

Just as Christ died to sin and now lives unto God, so we too are called to see that reality reflected in our own lives. God’s will is that sin would no longer rule over us. But how can the stronghold of sin be broken in our lives? Join us as we look at the second half of Romans chapter 6.

Dead to Sin, Alive to God

Our physical baptism is a symbol of our immersion into Christ. In it, we identify with His death, burial, and resurrection. Paul reminds us that knowing we have been crucified with Christ is essential—because this truth frees us to live not under the weight of sin, but in the power of His grace.

The Results of Justification

Paul concludes that, through Christ, we now have peace with God, access to His grace, hope in tribulation, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

The Faith of Abraham

The promises of God are made certain through faith. Galatians chapter three reminds us that Gentiles who share Abraham’s faith are now considered his children and recipients of God’s promises.

Happiness

Abraham and David found joy through faith. When we believe God, He credits righteousness to our account. At Christ’s return, the ledgers will be opened to reveal either blessing or judgment.

Justified by Faith

Paul reminds the Christian Jews that religion cannot save them and that mankind must be justified by grace through faith in Christ. When we believe God, He sees us as righteous.