Drawing from the covenant of grace and the righteousness of Christ, this sermon emphasizes that justification stems not from personal works or obedience to the law, but from receiving God's mercy through faith in Jesus Christ. It argues that attempting to earn righteousness through adherence to the moral law or even acts of faith is futile, as true righteousness is inherent in Christ alone and freely imputed to believers. The sermon underscores the necessity of trusting in Christ's sacrifice and intercession, recognizing that even the most righteous acts flow from faith and are ultimately accepted only through His mediation, ultimately leading to a call for believers to abandon self-reliance and wholeheartedly embrace Christ as their sole source of acceptance and righteousness before God. This sermon was created with an artificial voice for the "Audiobook Initiative" on SermonAudio. There may be mispronunciations or occasional repetitions. To report a mistake, please email us at [email protected] and include the sermon ID or title of the message and the time at which the error occurs. We will do our best to get it corrected for future listeners.

Drawing from scriptural examples and theological reasoning, the sermon emphasizes that justification before God occurs not through personal works or adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ, who imputes righteousness to the believer. It argues that individuals are inherently sinful and incapable of achieving righteousness on their own, necessitating a righteousness external to themselves—a righteousness found solely in Christ's completed work. This perspective underscores the primacy of God's grace and electing love, demonstrating that individuals are declared righteous while still in a state of sin, finding acceptance and salvation through faith in the promised Messiah and His atoning sacrifice, ultimately demonstrating that men are justified from the curse in the sight of God, while sinners in themselves. This sermon was created with an artificial voice for the "Audiobook Initiative" on SermonAudio. There may be mispronunciations or occasional repetitions. To report a mistake, please email us at [email protected] and include the sermon ID or title of the message and the time at which the error occurs. We will do our best to get it corrected for future listeners.

A reading of a classic sermon by John Bunyan on Psalm 51 with a brief biography.

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Acceptable Sacrifice; Or, The Excellency of a Broken Heart 8 of 8

Subtitle: Bunyan's Acceptable Sacrifice

Speaker: John Bunyan

Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books

Event: Special Meeting

Date: 9/19/1999

Bible: Psalm 51:17

Length: 38 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Acceptable Sacrifice; Or, The Excellency of a Broken Heart 7 of 8

Subtitle: Bunyan's Acceptable Sacrifice

Speaker: John Bunyan

Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books

Event: Special Meeting

Date: 9/19/1999

Bible: Psalm 51:17

Length: 46 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Acceptable Sacrifice; Or, The Excellency of a Broken Heart 6 of 8

Subtitle: Bunyan's Acceptable Sacrifice

Speaker: John Bunyan

Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books

Event: Audiobook

Date: 2/24/2004

Bible: Psalm 51:17

Length: 47 min.