How is justification an act of God's free grace?

Although Christ, by his obedience and death, did make a proper, real, and full satisfaction to God’s justice in the behalf of them that are justified;[1] yet inasmuch as God accepteth the satisfaction from a surety, which he might have demanded of them, and did provide this surety, his own only Son,[2] imputing his righteousness to them,[3] and requiring nothing of them for their justification but faith,[4] which also is his gift,[5] their justification is to them of free grace.[6]

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Under the Lilac Bush

I think this blog has been cat free for too long. This is Leroy, resting in the shade, watching the world go by.

July's Recipe Round Up

Violet of promptings has posted the scoop on next month’s recipe round up.

For the customarily hot month of July (in North America at least) the category is Summer Salads. And the July Recipe Roundup will be hosted right here at promptings on Thursday, July 12.

Cooks of every age and experience are invited to join in!