Christ alone is our hope for salvation, and thus we must beware of adding anything to the gospel.

Can we rely partly on God's grace and partly on our own efforts for salvation? Absolutely not.

Sanctification is essential to our salvation. Without holiness, we would not be fit for Heaven.

Salvation affects both our standing with God and our personal condition. Both elements are necessary.

The third section of the Apostles' Creed moves from the accomplishment of Christ's saving work to its application to us by the Holy Spirit.

Saving faith includes knowledge and assent, but if it stops there it is no better than what demons have.

Be careful not to present the gospel in a way that makes it sound like we must reform our ways before we come to Christ.

Conversion involves the two inseparable acts of repenting from sin and turning to Jesus Christ in faith.

If hell is real, then it must motivate us to want to share the good news of Christ with all who will listen.

Union with Christ by faith is the key difference between those who are right with God and those who remain condemned in Adam.

The cross of Christ does not automatically save all, but only those covenantally united to Christ. This union begins with God's choice.

The sacrifices of the old covenant were gracious gifts to Israel, but where did they fall short? How is Christ's sacrifice better?

Christ has taken the place of his people in the final judgment. What is the result for us?

What is the central meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ? How does his death have anything to do with us?

Is there salvation outside of Christ? The Bible is very clear and emphatic on this question.

Did the Son's love for us intervene against the Father's wrath for our salvation? Scripture doesn't put it that way.

How does the Sabbath ordinance point us toward the hope of our salvation?

What does it mean to become "partakers of the divine nature"?

How do our works of obedience relate to faith? Why should we pursue good works if we know that good works do not save us?

The doctrine of definite atonement enhances and enriches our grasp of the gospel. Here's how.