Subject One Hundred Thirty

A SAVIOR WHO FORGIVES AND JUSTIFIES

Scripture: Acts 13:38-39

1. The futility of depending upon works
   1. The human disposition is corrupted. Although man would do good, his goodness has a limit. Sometimes he might be able to do a little bit of good, but even that he can never do perfectly.
   2. Human works are imperfect and defiled. In fact, man has no power to do good. Even in honoring our parents, our motive within is impure.
   3. Therefore, no man is justified in the presence of God by his own works.
2. The trustworthiness of Christ’s forgiveness
   1. The death of Christ resolves the problem of man’s sins.
   2. The resurrection of Christ enables man to obtain the position and life of justification.
   3. Christ, by His death, has paid the ransom for man’s sins, therefore He is able to forgive sins. Because of Christ’s position and life in resurrection, He is able to justify man. Therefore, the Scripture says, “that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins: and by Him everyone that believeth is justified from all things.”
3. How to obtain Christ’s forgiveness and justification
   1. Confess that you are sinful, and that you have no strength to do good.
   2. Confess that Christ has died and resurrected for you.
   3. Receive Christ as your Savior.