Justification by Faith Alone
The most basic of all experiential teaching of the Bible is the doctrine of justification by faith alone. It is only by our unreserved faith in the atonement for our sins that was made through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that we receive justification, the imputed righteousness of Christ whereby we have a right relationship with the Eternal God.
KEY TEXT: “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand” (Romans 5:1,2).
There is a basic problem that we all share with every human being who has ever lived: we all have sinned and therefore are worthy of death and eternal separation from God. Consider this scriptural certainty from Romans 3:23; 5:12; 6:23 and Psalms 51:5.
In that most ancient of books of the Bible, Job, the author was moved to ask the question is it possible for man to be justified before God? Consider this abiding question of the ancient patriarchs (Job 9:2; 25:4).
The Law of Moses was given by God as a means of revealing sin to His people; however, it did not have the ability to bring justification because it could not change the heart of man. Evaluate the effect of the Law as you read Hebrews 10:1; Galatians 3:8-14,24,25; and Romans 3:27,28.
Since the Law revealed sin and made all the world guilty, there had to be a solution to the human dilemma of separation through sin from the presence and fellowship of God. Analyze this solution as you read Romans 3:19-22. What is meant by the fact that the righteousness of God apart from the Law is witnessed by the Law and Prophets?
God made provision for us to receive His righteousness through our faith (Romans 5:8,9; II Corinthians 5:21). Consider the implications of the teaching that God’s righteousness is imputed to us for our faith (Romans 4:3-5; Galatians 3:6).
Confirm the truth that both the death and resurrection of Jesus purchased and sealed our redemption (Romans 4:25; I Corinthians 15:17-20).
Welcome to The Church of God in Greensburg!
We wish to thank you for visiting our website and our hope is that you will find something that blesses you spiritually and also causes you to investigate more thoroughly the workings and worship of The Church of God.
We are family...
At our church we are a close-knit group of people who care for each and every person who walks through the door - whether you're here for the first time or you've been here all your life. We believe that God loved us by sending us His son - who is our example because He loved us enough to die for our sins. We strive to be loving towards everyone we meet because to share love is to share Christ.
We believe in the seventh day sabbath - as God commanded. Jesus kept the sabbath and he is our example. He did not come to abolish the law as it was given to Moses, but through grace and truth he added the dimension of spirit to the church and has perfected it. We follow the laws because we love Him enough to do so. We strive to restore the truth of Christianity's Judaic heritage to our practices & beliefs. We have a desire to do what is right as commanded by God himself in His Word.
We welcome you to our services and pray that God blesses you in all you
do! It is our prayer that you find something here that will help you in
your spiritual walk with God and to develop a closer personal relationship
with Him.
Upcoming Events
• Saturday June 13th: Arise,
Shine Day! also Sons of Abraham Prayer Breakfast at 8am in Youngstown. Nursing Home Visit to Walnut Ridge at 2pm.
• Sunday June 14th: Women of Ruth Outing at Sis. Nancy's House.
• Saturday, June 20th: Special Father's Day Service. Nursing Home Visit to Greensburg Care Center at 2pm.
• Sunday, June 21st: Father's Day.
• Friday June 26th: Singspiration! at 7pm.
• Sunday June 28th: Roast Beef Fundraiser Dinner from 12-3.
• Saturday July 4th: Independence
Day Parade in Latrobe.
• July 5 through July 11: Family Camp at The Church of God Campground in Sigel, PA.