After reading a chapter of R.C. Sproul's book, The Holiness of God, he asks the reader to answer 4 questions about what was read. Instead of sending my regular daily journal, I decided I would share this with you today. Feel free to ask these questions to yourself and share them with someone.
Question #1
When you look into the mirror of God's holiness, what do you see? What do you learn about yourself and about God?
Answer:
When I look into the mirror of God's holiness I see the filthy stain of my sin. I learn that there is no good thing in me that can deserve the pardon or the love of God. I see my need for grace and mercy. I also learn that God is totally separate from anything he has created. I also learn that God is totally righteous. I learn that God cannot just overlook my sin. In order for God to remain holy and just, my sin must be dealt with.
Question #2
What do you do with your guilt about your sin?
Answer:
When it comes to the guilt of my sin, I leave it at the foot of the cross. I confess and repent of my sin, asking God for forgiveness. I ask God to forgive me of my trespasses and lead me not into temptation.
Question #3
What does "The just shall live by faith" mean?
Answer:
"The just shall live by faith" means, that we are made right with God by grace through faith alone. We are not made just by any deeds of the flesh. It is a most wicked sin to think that we can earn salvation by any good work. It is a slap in the face, of our Savior on the cross, to try to make ourselves right with God. The thief on the cross was made just by faith in Jesus, he did no good works for the kingdom, all he brought was a criminal record. Our faith is the gift of God, because he is good, not us.
Question #4
How can you worship God for justifying you?
Answer:
I come to worship the Lord with a heart of greatfulness, and deep humility. All I can say is "Thank you, thank you Lord for having mercy on me, a sinner."
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