Justified by Grace: Why You Can Stop Trying to Earn God’s Love

What does it mean to be justified—and why does everything depend on it?

 

In this episode of Anchored in Christ, Doug and Pastor Curt dive deep into the doctrine that Luther called the one on which the Church stands or falls: justification by grace through faith. It’s not a bonus topic—it’s the whole thing.

 

They explore why so many Christians live as though they’re still on probation with God, how baptism provides real and physical assurance, and what it means to rest in Christ’s finished work. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or wrestling with your past, this episode reminds you where true peace comes from—and how you can know that you belong to God.

 

You’ll also hear:

• Why justification isn’t just a theological term—it’s personal and practical

• The difference between being declared righteous and trying to become righteous

• Why Pastor Curt doesn’t want anyone mentioning his good deeds on his deathbed

• The real problem with “once saved, always saved”

• Why the cross is not just about sin—it’s about the length God went to bring you home

 

Referenced Scripture:

Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 6, John 3:16, John 14:27

 

Mentioned Resource:

Dying to Live by Harold L. Senkbeil – A powerful book on baptismal identity and justification

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