Our scripture today is Romans 5:1 (ESV).
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul’s message is consistent throughout his ministry: Faith in Jesus is the only thing that leads to salvation. In his first letter to the church at Corinth he says “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2). He asks the Galatians “Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith?” (Galatians 3:2). Once we have put our trust in Jesus, He has work for us to do just as He did for Paul. Since faith comes by hearing, we are to share the joy we have found in His love with the world.
Gracious God, we are thankful for the gift of Your Son to save us from our sin. Bless us to go in Your name to tell everyone the Good News of salvation. Amen.
