The material principle of the Reformation is found in Romans 5:1. This is the principle of Faith which is the cornerstone of Christianity. It is the key that unlocks all the other Solas. Without faith, it is impossible to please God : we can never earn his favour or forgiveness by works. Only by faith in Christ, are we justified and deemed righteous in the sight of God.
The discipline of fasting is the topic in today's text, but Christ's message is that which matters most to him: a pure heart. Fasting...
What does repentance have to do with a pure heart? How does a pursuit of purity produce holiness? As we dive into the battle...
Let's face it... the study of doctrine is typically a dry, boring task, a "have to" rather than a "want to".But the doctrine of...