Our Scripture reading today is Romans 10:8, "But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;"
How can a sinner become righteous? How can we pass from death unto life? The simplicity of this transformation is seen in our verse for today. Righteousness cannot be obtained by keeping the law. Galatians 3:11, "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."
Our righteousness is not based on our turning over a new leaf or anything else we can do. The life transforming message is found in God's Word. For a sinner to be righteous, he or she must believe by faith the doctrine of salvation found in the Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:15, "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
The Gospel has the power to redeem any and all who will turn to Jesus Christ for salvation! Praise God!!