Articles of Faith, #5 - #6

Summary

The sermon explores the articles of faith focusing on redemption, regeneration, sanctification, justification, and salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the graces of the Spirit as related to the elect. It examines Abraham's four acts of faith from Hebrews 11 and Genesis, highlighting Paul's use of Abraham's faith before circumcision to argue justification by faith alone in Romans and Galatians. The preacher contrasts Paul's and James' perspectives on faith and works, illustrating different audiences and doctrinal points, and concludes with Jesus' parable in Luke 18 emphasizing the condition of the heart in justification.