Salvation and the Law

Given on Aug 13, 2016 by Gary Smith Listen

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As we think about salvation and the law, we can see that we are not saved by works. Salvation is a gift that we do not deserve but God through His grace we have salvation. We are saved by faith in the sacrifices of Christ removing our sins. In faith we conduct our lives in submission to God’s laws revealed in the bible. Our obedience is faith in action. We live by faith and we act by faith. It is the act of keeping the laws of God in faith that we show our love to God.

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.