Romans 9, 10 [NIV Dramatized Audio]

What we have, we have because we believe in Christ Jesus. If we point to ourselves, the works we do, the goodness we thin we have, we are naively resting in our own works of the flesh. What we accomplish in goodness, we originated in our own will. Bravo! Good job!. Not good enough, though.

When we put our whole trust in Christ, in what He did on the cross, in His right-standing with the Heavenly Father, we are justified by our faith.

Who’s calling the shots in our inner man? Us or the Holy Spirit? (Yes, WE mortify or put to death our evil desires) But we do it because the Word says to … Col. 3:5

The Word and the Spirit are working together to usher us through this life and get us to Heaven. When Christ shall appear, we will be with Him. We will be clothed in HIS righteousness, not ours.

Why take any chances?