Self-Justification + John 1

Summary

The sermon addresses the concept of self-justification, emphasizing that it is a sign of condemnation before God, as true justification comes only through confessing sins and receiving forgiveness by faith in Jesus Christ. The preacher warns against the modern tendency to justify oneself and reject God's law, highlighting biblical examples of self-justification and its dangers. The sermon then transitions to the opening verses of the Gospel of John, explaining that Jesus Christ is the Word of God, the source of life and light, and that believers are born again by God's sovereign will. The message concludes by contrasting the law given by Moses with the grace and truth brought by Jesus Christ, encouraging gratitude and baptism as a response to God's grace.