Justification: The Heart of the Gospel
PREFACE:
This booklet presents, in printed form, three speeches that were given at the 2006 Winter Conference sponsored by the Evangelism Committee of the First Protestant Reformed Church of Holland, MI. The theme for this conference was "Justification: The Heart of the Gospel."
This theme was chosen in light of the fact that many today, even in conservative Reformed circles, are denying a fundamental truth of the Reformed faith, namely, justification by faith alone. Justification is being redefined. The word "alone" has been dropped. It is said that man is justified by faith and by works.
We express our appreciation to the three speakers for their timely lectures, which clearly confront and combat the errors with regard to the doctrine of justification.
We trust that making these speeches available in booklet form will serve to remind the reader of the importance of holding to this truth – a truth which is, indeed, at the very heart of the gospel of God’s grace and salvation in and through the Lord Jesus Christ.
May God be pleased to use this as a means to keep us steadfast in the faith. May it serve His glory, as well as the salvation and comfort of His people.
The Evangelism Committee of the
First Protestant Reformed Church of Holland, MI
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