Stephen Davey opens this message by recalling his visit to Reformation Park in Geneva, where towering statues of Calvin, Luther, and other reformers stand beneath the words “After darkness… light.” That phrase captures the central truth rediscovered during the Reformation—Sola Fide, or justification by faith alone. Davey explains that this doctrine answers life’s greatest questions: How can a person be right with God? How can one be sure of heaven? Martin Luther called it the article by which the church stands or falls, and John Calvin said it is the foundation of salvation itself. Turning to Romans 3:21–22, Paul’s words “But now…” mark a turning point in human history. After exposing universal sin and guilt, Paul proclaims the light of God’s righteousness revealed apart from the Law. Salvation is not earned through obedience or moral effort—it is entirely “apart from the Law” and based solely on faith in Jesus Christ. Davey shows how this message was foreshadowed in the Old Testament: Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac, the prophetic declaration that “the Lord will provide,” and David’s vivid portrayal of the crucified Messiah all pointed to God’s coming Lamb who would take away sin. The sermon concludes with a touching story of a mother’s unconditional love for her wayward daughter—a picture of divine grace calling sinners home. Against the darkness of sin, the light of forgiveness shines brightly. Humanity stands condemned, but now—through faith in Christ—there is pardon, righteousness, and the assurance of eternal life.
But … Now!
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