Tag Archives: Justification by Faith

The Remarkable Incongruity of Mercy

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

They remembered that God was their rock, the Most High God, their Redeemer. But they deceived him with their mouths, they lied to him with their tongues, their hearts were insincere toward him, and they were unfaithful to his covenant. Yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotion, Psalms | Tagged Faith, Salvation, Gospel, Grace, Sin, Justification by Faith, Patience, Jesus, Wrath of God | Leave a comment

What Did Jesus Do?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Audio from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, from the sermon, “In My Place Condemned He Stood,” June 3, 2018, 11:00 AM (20:34). Audio from the Communion Meditation at LSRPC-Fort Deposit, “In My Place Condemned He Stood,” June 3, 2018, 9:00 AM, … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans, Sermon | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Atonement, Cross of Christ, Gospel, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Hell, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Justification, Justification by Faith, Love of God, Propitiation, Romans, Romans 4:25, Substitutionary Atonement, Wrath of God | Leave a comment

Christ Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Christus,” November 5, 2017. Text that informs the topic: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 and Ephesians 1 Why Christ alone? Our salvation depends upon it. He is the way, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, Church History, Devotional Talk, Ephesians, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Protestant Reformation, Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christ Alone, Curse, Justification, Justification by Faith, King, Priest, Prophet, Protestant Reformation, Reformation500, Salvation, Scripture, Sola Christus | Leave a comment

Faith Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Fide” October 15, 2017 Texts that inform the topic: Psalm 130 & Romans 3:21-31

Posted in Bible Study, Church History, Devotional Talk, Evening Series: The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, Romans | Tagged Assurance of Salvation, Faith, Faith Alone, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Protestant Reformation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

Jesus Saves

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC, April 9, 2017. This evening’s teaching, more a Bible study, doctrinal lesson, and church history lesson than a sermon, briefly answers the question, “Who Saves Us?” Three texts (among many) read during the teaching: 1 Timothy 2:5; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1-2 Timothy, Bible Study, John, Romans, Titus | Tagged After Darkness Light, Assurance, Assurance of Salvation, English Reformation, Jesus, Justification, Justification by Faith, Martin Luther, Propitiation, Reformation, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Love of God in Christ

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Today’s sermon, “Five Unanswerable Questions” (title taken from John Stott’s Romans), September 6, 2015 Sermon Text: Romans 8:31-39

Posted in Mini-series: Romans 8, Romans, Sermon | Tagged Adoption, Bible, Christ, Comfort, Faith, Fear Not, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Jesus Christ, Justification, Justification by Faith, Prayer, Redeemer, sermon outline, The Crucifixion of Christ | Leave a comment

The Doctrine of Adoption

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Today’s sermon, “Adopted into the Family,” July 26, 2015. Sermon text: Romans 8:14-17 Outline: 1. New Identity, 2. New Motivation, 3. New Sense of Belonging, 4. New path to a new future.

Posted in Mini-series: Romans 8, Romans, Sermon | Tagged Adoption, Faith, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Justification, Justification by Faith, Mortification of Sin, Romans, Romans 8, Sin, Sinful Nature, Vivification | Leave a comment

Adam and Christ

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “The One and the Many,” April 19, 2015 Sermon text: Romans 5:12-21 Sermon outline: (Vv. 12-19) 1. Where did physical & spiritual death come from? 2. Where did spiritual life come from? / (Vv. 18-21) 3. a. Which … Continue reading →

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Reconciled by His Death, Saved by His Life

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “The Proof of God’s Love for Us,” April 12, 2015. A final word after the closing hymn. Sermon text: Romans 5:6-11 Today’s order of worship & sermon outline

Posted in Romans, Sermon | Tagged Faith, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ, Justification by Faith, Redeemer, Romans, Romans 5, sermon outline, sermon text, The Resurrection of Christ | Leave a comment

Peace, Access, Joy, Love

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Sunday’s sermon, “Benefit of Justification: Peace with God,” March 29, 2015 Sermon text: Romans 5:1-5 Today’s order of worship & sermon outline

Posted in Romans, Sermon | Tagged Access to God, Faith, Good News, Gospel, Grace, Hope, Jesus Christ, Justification by Faith, Love of God, Romans, Romans 5 | Leave a comment