03 The Just Shall Live By Faith

Sermon: The Just Shall Live By Faith
Sermon Text: Romans 1:16-17
Series: The Power of God for Salvation
Sermon Preached by William F. Hill, Jr.
Providence Presbyterian Church

The sermon centers on Romans 1:16–17, emphasizing that the gospel is not merely a doctrine of justification but the powerful, life-transforming work of God that encompasses salvation from beginning to end—calling, justification, adoption, sanctification, and glorification. It calls believers to live unashamedly by faith, rooted in the conviction that salvation is entirely God's work, not human effort, and that the righteousness of God is revealed and received through faith alone. Drawing from Paul's personal transformation from persecutor to apostle, the message underscores that true faith is not a one-time event but a daily, holistic trust in Christ's finished work, which shapes every aspect of life, from evangelism to daily obedience. The preacher challenges the congregation to examine whether they are truly living by faith, not merely professing it, and to reject shame in proclaiming the gospel, knowing it is the only hope for a lost world. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a radical, whole-life commitment to Christ, grounded in the assurance that God's power, not human merit, secures the believer's eternal destiny.