TOUCHING HEARTS- SUN 08-16-26

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

Pastor Holmes dives into Romans 5 to reveal how true righteousness is found in Jesus Christ rather than through self-effort or legalistic rules. Learn how the Law defined sin, how Christ overcame it, and why God's grace abounds even more wherever sin increases. Discover what it means to live in humility, walk in newness of life, and keep God's commandments out of love rather than obligation.

Key Takeaways:

Righteousness Through Christ Alone: Our standing before God isn't earned by self-imposed rules or avoiding certain behaviors; true righteousness comes solely through Jesus Christ.
The Purpose of the Law: The Law revealed and defined sin, but it is Christ who grants the power to overcome it.
Abounding Grace: Where knowledge of sin increased, God's grace abounded all the more—offering freedom, justification, and eternal life as a free gift.
Obedience Rooted in Love: Believers keep God's commandments out of love and gratitude for His sacrifice on the cross, not out of legal obligation.
Hidden in Christ: As new creations, our old lives are dead and our true lives are hid with Christ in God.

Bible Passages Referenced:

Romans 5:12–13 – The entrance of sin into the world and the role of the Law.
Romans 5:17–21 – The free gift of righteousness and grace abounding through Jesus Christ.
Colossians 3:3 – For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
John 14:15 – Keeping His commandments out of love.