Grace
or works
The whole scheme of works salvation is totally dependant upon man and
looks inward for all hope, happiness, help, and holiness, making man the
principal object of worship, preeminence and glory. But the whole scheme
of God's salvation is dependant upon Jesus Christ, the appointed mediator
and substitute for sinners. This shceme of salvation looks "Godward"
for all hope, happiness, help, and holiness, making Jesus Christ the
principal object of worship, preeminence and glory. "God
forbid that I should glory save in the cross of the Lord Jesus
Christ." The grand design of God's salvation is the glory
of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 17: 4-5).