Finding Peace Through Faith: Romans 3:21 Explained
Episode Overview
Faith in Christ is essential for overcoming addiction. Human performance cannot achieve true righteousness. Righteousness comes from God, apart from the law. Christ’s righteousness delivers justice to the poor and needy. Continuous forgiveness is necessary for peace.
Doing your part to gain righteousness does not exist, and it is a delusion.
Colin Cook takes you on a transformative journey in this episode of 'How it Happens'. Focusing on Romans 3:21, Colin discusses how faith in Christ can intercept addiction, whether it's alcohol, drugs, food, sex, or obsessive worry. He explains that the law won't bring us to righteousness and that we are all under sin. But here’s the good news - righteousness comes from God, apart from the law.
This episode dives deep into understanding how faith in Jesus brings peace to our troubled minds. Colin shares that relying on human performance only leads to anxiety and guilt. Instead, he emphasises the importance of looking to Christ for true peace and righteousness. The episode also explores Psalm 72, illustrating how righteousness flows from Christ like a stream, delivering justice to the poor and needy.
Colin’s reflections offer hope and encouragement for anyone struggling with addiction or seeking a deeper understanding of their faith. He passionately argues that true peace and righteousness come from faith in Jesus, not from our own efforts. If you’re looking for a message of hope and a way to find peace in your life, this episode is a must-listen.