John 3:17-18 does not introduce divine judgment; it presupposes it. That distinction reshapes how the gospel should be preached.
Tag: salvation
Christ Is the End of the Law
Every human being carries a debt before a holy God that no amount of effort can repay. Romans 10:4 declares that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. This essay traces why God's holiness cannot simply overlook sin, why Christianity alone rests salvation on a third party, and what the doctrine of imputation means for the believer standing before the court of heaven.
We Freely Admit We Are Sinners
Christianity begins with an honest admission: we are sinners. Total depravity drives us to grace. Explore why the confession of sin is the doorway to salvation.
The Gospel: The Power of God for Salvation
In Romans 1:16-17, Paul declares the gospel to be the power of God for salvation. Explore what this means and why Paul was not ashamed of it.
Understanding Justification by Faith
At the heart of the gospel stands a doctrine that changed the world: justification by faith alone in Christ alone. Understand what Paul meant and why it still matters.