Jack Abeelen emphasizes the importance of walking in the Spirit as opposed to living by the flesh, highlighting the ongoing battle between our spiritual desires and our sinful nature. He explains that true salvation comes through faith in Christ and that our relationship with God is maintained by grace, not by works. Abeelen contrasts the characteristics of a life led by the Spirit, which produces love, joy, and peace, with the destructive behaviors that stem from living in the flesh, such as hatred and selfish ambition. He encourages believers to focus on their relationship with God and to allow the Holy Spirit to guide their actions, leading to a fruitful life that reflects Christ's love. The sermon concludes with an invitation for those who have not yet accepted Christ to open their hearts and receive the Holy Spirit.

John Owen addresses the critical opposition between works and grace in the context of justification, emphasizing that true righteousness comes solely from faith in God rather than from human efforts or obedience. He highlights the Apostle Paul's teachings in Romans, which assert that justification is a gift of grace, not earned through works, and that all attempts to achieve righteousness through personal merit are ultimately futile. Owen argues that both Gentiles and Jews, despite their different understandings of righteousness, fall short and cannot attain justification through their own means. He concludes that the safest course for believers is to place their complete trust in God's mercy and grace, as exemplified by the testimonies of Scripture. The sermon calls for a total reliance on Christ's righteousness rather than any self-derived merit.