The Invincibility of Faith

 This sermon was really good and helpful and I wish all my younger siblings could listen to it. What mainly struck me was when he talked about needing Christ alone for our justification before God. We aren't saved because we read lots of good books, have tons of knowledge, or because we have more knowledge, or seemingly live a more perfect outward life than others. I grew up with so much of an emphasis on works, and if someone's works weren't good enough than they were cut off from fellowship. Even family members. To clarify my thoughts though, living a godly, holy life, trying to please the Lord is a wonderful goal to have. Reading the Bible and good books, learning more about Jesus, is an excellent way to spend our time. But we are unable to do any of those things perfectly and we can not place any hope in them. Our hope is found in Christ alone. I'm thankful to have a pastor who reaches us the gospel every week, and so thankful that the Lord has saved me!

" But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
 Isaiah 64:6