E9: Q7: Why Does God Save You?
Because he loves me, God saves me from sin and judgment, so that I may love and serve him for his glory.
Because he loves me, God saves me from sin and judgment, so that I may love and serve him for his glory.
God forgives my sins and reconciles me to himself through his Son Jesus Christ, whom he has given to the world as an undeserved gift of love. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Originally I thought I would have the summer to record and post podcasts of the Catechism. The release date for the Catechism kept getting pushed back. September and October were incredibly busy so I was relieved the release didn't happen then. Then in early December came the e-mail: the electronic version of the Catechism has been released with publication at the end of January 2020. I think I saw the e-mail the day I worked until 2:30 am.
JI Packer’s thoughts on the necessity of Catechism
No. I have no power to save myself, for sin has corrupted my conscience, confused my mind, and captured my will. Only God can save me.
The way of death is a life without God’s love and Holy Spirit, a life controlled by things that cannot bring me eternal joy, leading only to darkness, misery and eternal condemnation.
You (here meaning the convert he is instructing) are standing on the threshold, fully receive the Grace of God being bestowed on you. But, don't imagine that you can force your way in, you must have been invited. You must be fully converted.
Sin alienates me from God, my neighbor, God’s good creation, and myself. Apart from Christ, I am hopeless, guilty, lost, helpless, and walking in the way of death.
The Gospel is the good news that God loves the world and offers salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ.
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