Redeemer Church of Oklahoma City

Isaiah prophesied that the Lord’s servant shall “make many to be accounted righteous.”

Boston University Sociologist, Peter Berger, wrote in 1987:

The essence of apostasy is always the same–seeking salvation not in the grace of Christ heard with faith, but rather in what Paul calls the works of the Law.

We often think of apostasy (or at least accuse other people of it) in terms of sinful behavior; yet, the essence of apostasy is mainly about what is believed, ie., who or what justifies us. If we believe we justify ourselves, then we’re unjustified before God, for as Paul teaches us, “By the works of the law no human being shall be justified in his sight” (Romans 3:20).

But Isaiah says that by Jesus Christ, his life, death, burial, and resurrection, his being stricken, smitten, and afflicted, his soul being made an offering for sin results in something necessary, gracious, and glorious. That’s the justification of his people. In other words, because of the vicarious suffering and finished work of Christ, we shall be justified in his sight, not from any of our works, but from all of his. This is the gospel. Come hear it preached and enacted in the Supper this Sunday.

Also, Sunday school for children and adults begins next Sunday, March 29. Watch for upcoming details on the Sunday school page.