Christ Alone
Comments on Galatians with an ear to Luther’s commentary
Scripture Text: Galatians 2:17 and 1 John 1:5-10
Series: Comments on Galatians
The overarching doctrine of the New Testament is that God in human flesh came to save sinners and that he did so through his death and resurrection. This triumph over the grave was accomplished by the incarnate God who paid the penalty of humans breaking his Law (Romans 3:20). Time and again, Jesus and the apostles insist there is nothing for us to do but believe (John 11:25-26; Acts 16:31).
To say that something else needs to be added to belief in Christ in order for a person to be justified before God is to call Jesus a liar, for he is faithful and just to forgive us all our sins (1 John 1:9-10). This was fully accomplished by Jesus and requires no individual worthiness. Jesus is all the merit a sinner needs.
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Rev. Dr. Mark E. Ryman has served as Pastor for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC, since 2021. Previously, Pastor Ryman served congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, as well as a call to specialized ministry with Sola Publishing.
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