Salvation by grace through faith alone is the cornerstone of Biblical Christianity. It declares that fallen humanity is reconciled to God not by moral effort, religious ritual, or human merit, but solely by God’s unearned favor (grace), received through personal trust (faith) in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8–9 states: “For…
Essential Christianity – the Atonement of Christ
The atonement of Christ is the central doctrine that explains how sinners are reconciled to God through the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ. According to Scripture, Jesus bore the punishment due to sinners, fully satisfying divine justice and making peace between God and man. Key theological terms include: The 1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 8,…
Past, Present and Future Significance of Good Friday and Easter
I would like to encourage a renewed enthusiasm amongst believers for the devotional observance of Good Friday and Easter. These observances are especially important in today’s secularized environment. Good Friday and Easter have past, present and future significance. The past significance includes the deliverance of the nation of Israel from Egypt (Ex 1-14). This biblical…