In infinite love and mercy God made Christ, who
knew no sin, to be sin for us, so that in Him we might be made the righteousness
of God. Led by the Holy Spirit we sense our need, acknowledge our sinfulness,
repent of our transgressions, and exercise faith in Jesus as Lord and Christ,
as Substitute and Example. This faith which receives salvation comes through
the divine power of the Word and is the gift of God's grace. Through Christ
we are justified, adopted as God's sons and daughters, and delivered from
the lordship of sin. Through the Spirit we are born again and sanctified;
the Spirit renews our minds, writes God's law of love in our hearts, and
we are given the power to live a holy life. Abiding in Him we become partakers
of the divine nature and have the assurance of salvation now and in the
judgment.
Support is found in these Bible passages:
