Rescue

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Norberto Quesada

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd November 2025

Passage: Romans 5:1-3

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The concept of biblical justification represents one of the most profound truths in Scripture, extending far beyond simple excuses to encompass God's complete legal exoneration of our transgressions through Christ. This divine solution addresses the fundamental problem that originated in the Garden of Eden, where Adam's broken covenant with God introduced sin and death into the world. The ongoing effects of this tragedy manifest in every disaster, difficulty, and broken system we witness today, creating problems that no government or human institution can ultimately resolve.God's response to humanity's predicament reveals His extraordinary love - what could be called His obsession with rescuing broken people who cannot save themselves. The only solution to our sin problem required God to place His wrath on His Son rather than on us, creating unprecedented access to divine grace. This access is universal, available to every person regardless of their background, status, or circumstances. Through justification by faith, believers experience both present security and future hope, living in the reality that their spiritual debt has been completely covered.The practical implications of this truth are transformative. Rather than attempting to earn God's approval through good works or fearing the loss of His love through mistakes, justified believers can live with confidence in their direct access to the throne of grace. This understanding challenges us to stop seeking solutions in broken worldly systems and instead embrace the complete forgiveness and acceptance that comes through Christ's finished work on the cross.