Why Justification by Works Is Idolatry

[What Is Justification by Works, and Why Do We Reject It?]( Thomas R. Schreiner The Apostle Paul emphasizes that we are not justified by “works” or by the “works of the law,” and the question before us is what Paul means when he speaks this way. What exactly does “works” refer to? What happens when we attempt to be justified by works? [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [God’s Word Is Necessary]( Kevin DeYoung [Pastor, Are You Gentle?]( David Mathis [10 Key Bible Verses on Worship]( Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF + FREE EBOOK [Knowing God’s Truth]( [An Introduction to Systematic Theology]( Pastor Jon Nielson has written Knowing God’s Truth to make systematic theology clear, meaningful, and practical for those new to theology, covering the basic categories of systematic theology—Scripture, man, sin, church, and more. Regular Price: $29.99 [Crossway+: $20.99]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( Serving Least-Resourced Church Leaders in Africa If you’re visiting South Africa, it won’t take long to notice the undercurrents of its history still painfully surfacing. . . . One place this is most evident is in the church. [Keep reading.]( Listen Now What’s Up with That Talking Snake? In this episode, Mitchell Chase walks us through the story of the fall from Genesis 3, showing how it connects to the whole of Scripture and highlighting key moments that we need to understand. [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [Crossway]( [“True living is when we live for God.”]( [—Mark Jones]( on a Christian’s transformative life Featured Video [Why You Can't Have Justification without Sanctification]( Why Justification Can Never Leave You Unchanged Michael Reeves I could preach a message that says you can have heaven for free, and all you need to do is say yes. People will say “I love myself and want good things for me, so I say yes.” And they are never transformed. [Watch Now]( “So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” [—Titus 3:7]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](