Faith Bible Fellowship Church of York

Pastor Steve DelDuco preaches from Genesis 44-45 explaining what we can learn about Repentance, Reconciliation, and God's Sovereignty.

What is the living hope that we have from God and in Jesus Christ

We are given the ability by God to obey him from heart. We are now a slave to righteousness because we belong to God. We are under his grace, but that grace brings the charge to obey God in our lives.

We are not to let sin reign in us or be our master. We belong to Jesus and he has given us the power and ability to fight sin. The old self has been crucified in Christ.

If we are in Jesus Christ, we share in his death. The Bible describes the 'old self' as being crucified. We will share in Jesus' future resurrection. Just as Jesus is now alive in his resurrection, so we too should walk in a new life.

When we are saved, we become partakers in all the benefits of Christ. We are "baptized into him." God's grace and forgiveness does not mean that we can go on sinning but that we now have new life in Christ and should live as such.

Paul describes as all people being in Adam and under death and sin because of their union with Adam. Adam's on act brought death and sin into the world. Christ's one act brings righteousness and life for those who are "in Christ" and have a relationship with Christ.

God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. By the work of Christ we are reconciled to God. If we are reconciled we do not have to fear the wrath of God. We will be delivered.

If we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, not only have we been justified before God but we have peace with God. This peace gives us a confident hope so that we can rejoice both in the coming glory of God and the present trials we might face. Often times God uses trials to strengthen our faith.

How does faith save us? How are we reckoned righteous? The reason we can be saved through faith is because of the one in whom we place our trust. We are saved through faith because of the work of Jesus Christ. Faith receives salvation and the gift of righteousness.