The gospel transforms us from the inside out. This is completely
different than moral reformation which starts on the outside, trying to
change you through will power and legalism. Paul’s message is that Jesus
“GAVE HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS TO DELIVER US FROM THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
(Gal.1:5). The gospel is once you have believed in Christ you are
justified and no matter what you have done your sins can never bring you
into condemnation again. You are children of Abraham, heirs of God and you have been adopted into God’s family and set-free.
The problem religious people have is that they don’t see how in the
world it’s possible to tell people that God accepts them in Christ no
matter what they do. In Christ they are forgiven and free and the result
of knowing that will produce the kind of incentive needed to live a
godly life. This is grace plus nothing. I want 200 proof grace straight
up with no mixture.
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