Pastor Gene’s sermon dives deep into the concept of salvation and the role of grace versus the law in the life of believers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the balance of God’s word through multiple scripture sources to gain a clear understanding of salvation. Gene highlights that righteousness is not based on personal performance but on one’s position in the family of God through acceptance of Jesus’ sacrifice. He contrasts living under the law with living under grace, illustrating how the law brings condemnation and guilt while grace brings freedom and empowerment. Gene explains how Jesus’ death and resurrection provide permanent forgiveness and freedom from the law, allowing believers to live in the newness of the spirit and bear fruit for God. Throughout the sermon, he emphasizes the transformative power of understanding God’s love and grace, which motivate believers to change and live for Him.
