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Glue that helps relationships stick: 1. Cultivate complete honesty 2. Express anger in the right way 3. Use your words to build, not break others 4. Learn to practice biblical forgiveness

In this message we address the vital Bible doctrine of Justification. How only God can forgive, pardon, and justify an individual. How many people today have no idea what it means to be justified? This message gives a clear, precise explanation of justification - "Just As If I Had Never Sinned".

The Gospel of God - Message 26 - God's Righteousness Demonstrated - Romans 3:25-26. God displayed Jesus publicly as a propitiation for our sins in His blood through faith, and that public display demonstrates His righteousness in dealing with sins of the past and the present. Romans 1:17 tells us, "For in it (the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, 'But the righteous will live by faith.'"

Main Points 1. God sees His people's wickedness (6:11–7:10). 2. God disciplines His people for their wickedness (7:11–16). This sermon examines Hosea chapter seven to illustrate how God observes the hidden wickedness of His people and subsequently disciplines them for their rebellion. Through four distinct similes—a heated oven, an unturned cake, a silly dove, and a treacherous bow—the text depicts Israel's lust, inconsistency, foolishness, and unreliability as they seek help from foreign nations rather than returning to God. The preacher emphasizes that pride prevents repentance, yet God's desire remains to forgive those who humble themselves. While God remembers all sin for judgment, He chooses not to remember the sins of believers because Jesus has paid the penalty on the cross. The message concludes with an urgent call for listeners to examine their hearts, confess their sins, and place their faith in Christ for salvation.

Scripture Reading: 1 John 1; 2:1-2 Text: 1 John 1:9

This sermon explores the revelation of God's grace amidst the terror of His law, using the narrative of Israel's golden calf incident in Exodus. It highlights how human sin leads to destruction, yet God intervenes with pre-ordained salvation and a mediator who stands between justice and mercy. The preacher emphasises that God reveals His glory not only as a holy judge but primarily as a merciful Saviour who offers forgiveness to those who repent. Through the example of Moses interceding for the people, the message points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate mediator who provides redemption. The central call is for listeners to recognize their sinful state and turn to Christ's empty tomb for hope and eternal life.

What can we learn from Judas' betrayal of our Lord Jesus Christ?

Behold God's Servant -- exalted, disfigured, and sprinkling -- and draw near to God with your heart sprinkled clean from an evil conscience

Q: Does an unintentional sin still matter before a holy God? A: Leviticus shows that good intentions do not remove guilt, yet God graciously provides the atonement required for forgiveness.