Justification on SermonAudio

This lesson is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the Epistle of Romans. It was taught in the adult Bible class of Grace Baptist of Ruston Louisiana.

Scripture Reading NT John 8 Text: Galatians 3: 6-9

The sermon examines Genesis 20 to explore the nature of repeated sin, identifying fear of man and self-justification as primary drivers for believers who struggle with habitual transgressions. While Abraham's deception is highlighted, the text emphasizes Abimelech's innocence, defined by an integrity of heart and clean hands, which contrasts with the deceitfulness of the human heart. The narrative...

The sermon explores the theological contrast between Adam and Jesus Christ, showing how one man's disobedience brought sin and death into the world, while the other's obedience brought justification and life. By anchoring the message in Romans 5, the speaker emphasises that the gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation, accessible only through faith rather than works. The text highlights...

This sermon expounds on Isaiah 53 as the foundational gospel text for the Lord's Supper, presenting the Suffering Servant as the divine deliverer who came in humility to secure eternal salvation. The message is structured around three key actions of Christ: He came to deliver believers from their spiritual condition, He paid the penalty for their sins through substitutionary atonement, and He secu...

This sermon emphasizes the absolute centrality of the cross of Christ to true Christianity, arguing that it is the sole basis for salvation and the primary focus of apostolic preaching. Drawing from Galatians 6:14, the message explains that Paul gloried only in the cross because it accomplished the redemption of sinners, a theme echoed throughout the Gospels, Acts, and the Epistles. The text highl...

Ephesians 2:8-10 is expounded as Paul's definitive statement on the nature of saving grace: that salvation is entirely the gift of God, received through faith, excluding all human boasting, and issuing in a life of good works prepared by God beforehand. The sermon works through the whole of Ephesians 2 as context before focusing on the doctrines of grace, the instrument of faith, and the purpose o...

Taking an in depth look at the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

This episode defines a Christian not by external markers such as doctrine, baptism, or moral behavior, but by the fundamental reality of belonging to Jesus Christ. It argues that true conversion involves the Holy Spirit effectually applying Christ's redemption to spiritually dead sinners, resulting in a new union with Him. The episode emphasizes that salvation is entirely by grace through faith, d...

The Reformation's central concerns remain vital for the church today. In this episode of The Weekly Watch, Dave Jenkins examines biblical authority, the sufficiency of Scripture, and justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Learn how competing authorities and spiritual experiences can contribute to doctrinal drift, why every teaching must be tested by God's Word, and how C...

Is God ever angry with Christians when they continue to struggle with sin? In this episode, Pastor Richard Caldwell addresses the heavy weight of a guilty conscience by examining the vital difference between God's judicial wrath and His fatherly discipline. While the wrath our sins deserve was fully poured out on Jesus Christ, securing our justification by faith alone, God still administers discip...

In Romans 1:17, Paul explains that the gospel reveals the righteousness of God, received by faith in Jesus Christ. Dave Jenkins examines justification by faith alone, Christ's imputed righteousness, and the Old Testament foundation of Paul's teaching. This sermon shows why Christian assurance rests on Christ's perfect righteousness and how believers continue living by faith through suffering, temp...

This Presentation explores the life and ministry of John and Charles Wesley, highlighting their pivotal role in the 18th-century evangelical awakening in England. It details their journey from the Holy Club at Oxford to their transformative open-air preaching, emphasizing their theological commitment to justification by faith and entire sanctification. The narrative contrasts the spiritual and soc...

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-30-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics I...

SBA Elementary Program - Memorization - Year 4 - Week 5

As we come to 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, we see the Apostle Paul reminding the church of the grace they had been shown in the Gospel. We were once unbelieving sinners whose lives were marked by rebellion against God and all sorts of depravity. But now, we have been washed, sanctified, and justified through work of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we rejoice in this grace and pursue a life of faithfulness in...

The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual life and eternal salvation are available only through faith in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness for sin and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It contrasts the deadness of religious works and worldly pleasures with the living hope found in the Gospel, urging listeners to recognize their need for grace. The message calls for repentance and a humble ackn...

The book of James is written to Believers to teach them the proper response of faith. How does Spirit-wrought faith respond to things which try our faith and our brethren?

This sermon explores the theological foundation of the believer's standing in Christ, focusing on the three gifts outlined in Romans 5:1-11: peace with God, access to grace, and hope in the glory of God. It distinguishes between the objective standing of peace with God and the subjective experience of the peace of God, emphasising that one's position in Christ precedes and influences their emotion...