Pilgrim Primer
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Pilgrim Primer: Fasting
Fasting, in its most basic sense, is the spiritual discipline of abstaining from food for a period to devote oneself to seeking and serving God. It is a tangible way of prioritising communion with God over the satisfaction of basic physical needs. It is a practice found throughout the Old and New Testaments, undertaken by…
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Pilgrim Primer: Sin, Transgression and Iniquity
Sin is the central issue that the Bible seeks to resolve, and is the only reason the Bible exists. If sin did not enter the world, the Bible and its contents would not be necessary. Sin describes any failure to conform to the moral law of God, either in act, speech or attitude. It is…
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Pilgrim Primer: Salvation
Salvation is God’s act of rescuing believers from sin’s power, presence, and penalty, restoring them to their original purpose of knowing and reflecting God. It involves justification, sanctification, and glorification through Jesus Christ, ensuring believers are not just saved from hell but are transformed for a new life in fellowship with Him.
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Pilgrim Primer: Imparted Righteousness
Imparted righteousness refers to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in a believer, enabling growth in holiness through the process of sanctification. Unlike imputed righteousness, which is a one-time legal declaration at conversion, imparted righteousness develops progressively throughout life, evidencing genuine faith through obedience and spiritual fruit.
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Pilgrim Primer: Righteousness
Righteousness, in a theological sense, is being right in God’s sight, shaped by His perfect character. Humanity lacks this righteousness due to sin, which deviates from God’s standards. It is a gift of grace received through faith in Jesus Christ, involving both imputed legality and imparted transformation by the Holy Spirit.
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Pilgrim Primer: Imputed Righteousness
Imputed righteousness is the theological concept where God credits the perfect righteousness of Jesus to a believer upon justification. This legal declaration underscores that a believer’s righteousness is based solely on Christ’s merits. Distinct from imparted righteousness, it provides assurance that one’s standing with God depends on Christ’s unchanging work, not personal performance.
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Pilgrim Primer: The Trinity
The Trinity is the doctrine that God exists as one being in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These Persons are co-equal and co-eternal, fully embodying the divine essence. God’s unity and tri-personhood are evident in His work of salvation and interactions with the world, as revealed in Scripture.
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Pilgrim Primer: Grace
Grace is God’s unearned and undeserved favor, offering righteousness, eternal life, and adoption to believers. While mercy withholds justice, grace bestows kindness. Through Christ’s sacrifice, God justifies believers, granting them a new status as His children and continuously providing divine assistance for a life of obedience.
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Pilgrim Primer: Mercy
Mercy is a vital aspect of God’s character, defined as not imposing deserved punishment, while grace involves bestowing unearned blessings. Through Christ’s sacrifice, God satisfies justice, allowing Him to grant mercy and grace. Mercy saves from judgment, whereas grace provides eternal life and righteousness, both being unearned gifts to believers.
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Pilgrim Primer: Glorification
Glorification is the ultimate completion of a believer’s salvation, occurring at Christ’s return. It involves the resurrection and transformation of the physical body into an imperishable state, free from sin and decay. This final step eradicates sin, perfecting the believer’s nature and allowing them to dwell in God’s holy presence.
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