March 26, 1995
A familiar belief, even within churches, suggests that we are basically good and will be saved by God. In contrast, the Bible teaches that we are condemned sinners in need of a Savior. We must understand the depth of our sinfulness before we can grasp the desperation of our need. Recognizing this, Alistair Begg walks us through the nature, extent, and effects of sin. We can be saved by trusting only in Jesus, not in our good works.
20But in fact fChrist has been raised from the dead, gthe firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21For as hby a man came death, iby a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22For jas in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then kat his coming lthose who belong to Christ. 24Then comes the end, when he delivers mthe kingdom to God the Father after destroying nevery rule and every authority and power. 25For he must reign ountil he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be pdestroyed is death. 27For q“God3 has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. 28When rall things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that sGod may be all in all.
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