The outcome of believing the gospel is a changed life. We believe the gospel has the power to set people free from the bondage of sin. Those who are imprisoned by deep wounds, addictions, and hopelessness can be set free and set upon on a journey of transformation. When the truth that I am accepted by God, not on the basis of my personal performance, but on the basis of the infinitely perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ is fully embraced it will impact every area of my life. I am now free to enjoy God and worship him daily. I am no longer satisfied with the trivial pursuits of this world but I have found my life’s meaning and purpose in the gospel.
Because of the gospel, I now joyfully submit the whole of my life to the Lordship of Christ. As a follower of Christ, I now pursue holiness and godliness as a way of life, not as a means to earn God’s favor but because I have it through Christ. God has equipped me to succeed in this pursuit by given me His Gospel, His Word, His Spirit, and His church. By keeping the gospel always before me I avoid the pitfalls of legalism and licentiousness. My desire is to become like Jesus, taking on his character and seeing others as he sees them, and treating them as Jesus would.
Since I have been justified by Christ I now continue to work out my salvation through fear and trembling. I acknowledge that sanctification includes all of my life, therefore every aspect is informed and transformed by the gospel including my relationships, finances, marriage, parenting, work ethic, and commitment to my church. Though I have not arrived at what I will one day become, I strive to be progressively transformed and shaped by the gospel in mind, heart. body and soul.
Key Scripture Passages: Eph. 4:20-24; Col.3:12-17; Eph. 5:8