Good News

Last night at Foundations we were discussing repentance from dead works in comparison to repentance from sin. Many Christians in South Africa have grown up in a denomination that focuses on works and performance to gain salvation from sin and continued relationship with God. After reading several key verses such as Romans 3:20-28 and 2 Timothy 1:8-9 one of the young men in our group settled back into his chair and with an expression of utter peace said, "Wow, this is genuinely good news." My reaction was to tear up and giggle at the same time.

Thank you Jesus that you loved us before we ever loved you and that you had a plan to save us from the very beginning. Your grace is amazing!