discover grace http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress resources for christian living Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:39:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Expositional preaching that exalts God's glory and grace through His Word, by Pastor Matthew Johnson; senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, UT Matthew Johnson clean Matthew Johnson pmatt@graceutah.com pmatt@graceutah.com (Matthew Johnson) Discover Grace-Expositional Preaching exalting God's glory and grace through God's Word by Pastor Matthew Johnson Grace, Bible, Preaching, God, Word, Gospel, Sermon, Glory discover grace http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress Faith Alone For Everyone http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=242 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=242#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:39:19 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=242 Abraham was justified by faith alone, but when was he justified before or after his religious observances and keeping of the law?  Paul answers this question in this text, nailing the lid shut on the justification by works debate.

Pastor Matthew Johnson
Romans 4:9-15

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=242 0 Circumcision,Gospel,justification,Paul,Religion,Righteousness,Romans,Salvation Abraham was justified by faith alone, but when was he justified before or after his religious observances and keeping of the law?  Paul answers this question in this text, nailing the lid shut on the justification by works debate. Abraham was justified by faith alone, but when was he justified before or after his religious observances and keeping of the law?  Paul answers this question in this text, nailing the lid shut on the justification by works debate. Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 4:9-15 Matthew Johnson clean 38:23 Imputed Righteousness http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=240 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=240#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:17:04 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=240 Obtaining God’s righteousness (being right with God) is obtained not through works or efforts of the flesh, but rather through God imputing (accounting) our guilt upon Jesus Christ while he was a man dying on the cross, and imputing Jesus’ righteousness upon the repentant sinner.  Imputed righteousness is the only means of righteousness to be justified.  This text explores the illustrations of imputed righteousness from the Old Testament of Scripture.

Romans 4:1-8
Pastor Matthew Johnson

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=240 0 Gospel,Jesus,justification,Righteousness,Salvation Obtaining God's righteousness (being right with God) is obtained not through works or efforts of the flesh, but rather through God imputing (accounting) our guilt upon Jesus Christ while he was a man dying on the cross, Obtaining God's righteousness (being right with God) is obtained not through works or efforts of the flesh, but rather through God imputing (accounting) our guilt upon Jesus Christ while he was a man dying on the cross, and imputing Jesus' righteousness upon the repentant sinner.  Imputed righteousness is the only means of righteousness to be justified.  This text explores the illustrations of imputed righteousness from the Old Testament of Scripture. Romans 4:1-8 Pastor Matthew Johnson Matthew Johnson clean 42:49 Who Then Can Boast? http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=238 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=238#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:02:11 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=238 Since justification is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, revealed in the Scripture alone for the glory of God alone (five solas) then the obvious questions that could be asked are answered by the Apostle.  Who could possibly boast when realizing justification is by faith alone?  No one, it is shut out! In this text, Paul sums up the conclusion to his argument for sola fide with emphasizing the glory of God.

Romans 3:27-31
Pastor Matthew Johnson

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=238 0 depravity,Gospel,justification,Paul,Righteousness,Romans,Salvation Since justification is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, revealed in the Scripture alone for the glory of God alone (five solas) then the obvious questions that could be asked are answered by the Apostle. Since justification is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, revealed in the Scripture alone for the glory of God alone (five solas) then the obvious questions that could be asked are answered by the Apostle.  Who could possibly boast when realizing justification is by faith alone?  No one, it is shut out! In this text, Paul sums up the conclusion to his argument for sola fide with emphasizing the glory of God. Romans 3:27-31 Pastor Matthew Johnson Matthew Johnson clean 41:55 Being Right With God Part II http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=235 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=235#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:29:12 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=235 Our justification through Jesus Christ is a work of God in declaring sinners not guilty but righteous in the sight of God.  But how does this all work?  What is the mechanics of being justified and on what basis can one say he is right with God? Paul answers these questions with a theological word, propitiation.  This sermon seeks to understand this word and how God can justify sinners and still have his righteousness manifested.

Romans 3:21-26

Pastor Matthew Johnson

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=235 0 Gospel,justification,propitiation,Righteousness,Romans Our justification through Jesus Christ is a work of God in declaring sinners not guilty but righteous in the sight of God.  But how does this all work?  What is the mechanics of being justified and on what basis can one say he is right with God? Our justification through Jesus Christ is a work of God in declaring sinners not guilty but righteous in the sight of God.  But how does this all work?  What is the mechanics of being justified and on what basis can one say he is right with God? Paul answers these questions with a theological word, propitiation.  This sermon seeks to understand this word and how God can justify sinners and still have his righteousness manifested. Romans 3:21-26 Pastor Matthew Johnson Matthew Johnson clean 32:56 Being Right With God Part I http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=233 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=233#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:26:08 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=233 It is possible for sinners to be right with God even though he is sinless.  This righteous is a complete work of God in our lives.  In this text of Holy Scripture, Paul explains the miraculous righteousness of God and it can be imputed to sinners through Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:21-26
Pastor Matthew Johnson

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=233 0 Gospel,Jesus,justification,Righteousness It is possible for sinners to be right with God even though he is sinless.  This righteous is a complete work of God in our lives.  In this text of Holy Scripture, Paul explains the miraculous righteousness of God and it can be imputed to sinners throu... It is possible for sinners to be right with God even though he is sinless.  This righteous is a complete work of God in our lives.  In this text of Holy Scripture, Paul explains the miraculous righteousness of God and it can be imputed to sinners through Jesus Christ. Romans 3:21-26 Pastor Matthew Johnson Matthew Johnson clean 41:38 Why Justification? http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=229 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=229#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:38:09 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=229 Paul string together Psalms into a sermon proving without doubt that not only is every human on the planet a sinner, but there is no possible way any law-keeping or religious ritual could make one right before God.

Pastor Matthew Johnson
Romans 3:9-20

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=229 0 Gospel,Law,Legalism,Righteousness,Romans Paul string together Psalms into a sermon proving without doubt that not only is every human on the planet a sinner, but there is no possible way any law-keeping or religious ritual could make one right before God. - Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 3:9-20 Paul string together Psalms into a sermon proving without doubt that not only is every human on the planet a sinner, but there is no possible way any law-keeping or religious ritual could make one right before God. Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 3:9-20 Matthew Johnson clean 33:46 The Jewish Defiance http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=227 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=227#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:34:12 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=227 In this difficult portion of Scripture, Paul responds to the possible ravings of the Jewish antagonists.  Here we have the objections by those who refuse to recognize their guilt before God.  Paul’s answers elevate the glory of God while giving no excuse to the religious do-gooder.

Pastor Matthew Johnson
Romans 3:1-8

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=227 0 Gospel,Jew,Paul,Romans,truth In this difficult portion of Scripture, Paul responds to the possible ravings of the Jewish antagonists.  Here we have the objections by those who refuse to recognize their guilt before God.  Paul's answers elevate the glory of God while giving no excu... In this difficult portion of Scripture, Paul responds to the possible ravings of the Jewish antagonists.  Here we have the objections by those who refuse to recognize their guilt before God.  Paul's answers elevate the glory of God while giving no excuse to the religious do-gooder. Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 3:1-8 Matthew Johnson clean 39:15 The Heart of the Matter http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=225 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=225#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:29:54 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=225 Christianity is a matter of the heart by the Spirit of God.  Those who look to be Christian by doing something or being someone are seeking praise of men, but those who seek to honor Christ first internally in their heart will receive the praise of God.  This portion of Romans finds the religious man without excuse because true faith in God produces heart change, not just external conformity.

Pastor Matthew Johnson
Romans 2:17-29

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=225 0 Circumcision,Gospel,Heart,Religion,Romans Christianity is a matter of the heart by the Spirit of God.  Those who look to be Christian by doing something or being someone are seeking praise of men, but those who seek to honor Christ first internally in their heart will receive the praise of God. Christianity is a matter of the heart by the Spirit of God.  Those who look to be Christian by doing something or being someone are seeking praise of men, but those who seek to honor Christ first internally in their heart will receive the praise of God.  This portion of Romans finds the religious man without excuse because true faith in God produces heart change, not just external conformity. Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 2:17-29 Matthew Johnson clean 41:49 God’s Basis of Judgment http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=223 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=223#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:26:06 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=223 If God will be impartial and no respecter of persons in judgment, then upon what basis will he judge both the notable immoral man of chapter 1 and the secretly immoral man of chapter 2?  The judgment of God is based upon one issue—the issue of sin.

Pastor Matthew Johnson
Romans 2:12-16

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=223 0 Gospel,judgment,Romans,sin If God will be impartial and no respecter of persons in judgment, then upon what basis will he judge both the notable immoral man of chapter 1 and the secretly immoral man of chapter 2?  The judgment of God is based upon one issue—the issue of sin. If God will be impartial and no respecter of persons in judgment, then upon what basis will he judge both the notable immoral man of chapter 1 and the secretly immoral man of chapter 2?  The judgment of God is based upon one issue—the issue of sin. Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 2:12-16 Matthew Johnson clean 43:17 A Moral Dilemma http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=221 http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=221#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:21:33 +0000 admin http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?p=221 Humanity attempts to solve the problem of sin and decadence by morality and judging others, but morality cannot bring one closer to Jesus Christ

Pastor Matthew Johnson
Romans 2:1-11

]]> http://www.graceutah.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=221 0 Humanity attempts to solve the problem of sin and decadence by morality and judging others, but morality cannot bring one closer to Jesus Christ - Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 2:1-11 Humanity attempts to solve the problem of sin and decadence by morality and judging others, but morality cannot bring one closer to Jesus Christ Pastor Matthew Johnson Romans 2:1-11 Matthew Johnson clean 44:44