When the New Testament speaks about the fullness of grace which we find in Christ, it does not mean only forgiveness, pardon and justification. Christ has done much more for us. He died for us, but he also lived for us. Now he has sent his own Spirit to us so that we might draw on his strength. He grew in grace, and when we draw on his power we shall likewise grow in grace.
Sinclair B. FergusonWhen you look at the Cross, what do you see? You see God’s awesome faithfulness. Nothing – not even the instinct to spare His own Son – will turn him back from keeping His word.
Sinclair B. FergusonThinking that I deserve heaven is a sure sign I have no understanding of the gospel.
Sinclair B. FergusonGod does something to us as well as for us through the cross. He persuades us that He loves us.
Sinclair B. FergusonThe Father did not require the death of Christ to persuade Him to love us. Christ died because the Father loves us.
Sinclair B. FergusonWhen I look at the cross, I learn to say: 'The Son of God loved me, and gave Himself for me' (Galatians 2:20). I begin to believe with Paul that if God did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up to the cross for me, then He loves me so much He will always give me only what will bring me blessing (Romans 8:32).
Sinclair B. Ferguson