Zion Assembly Church of God - Pulaski, TN

06/14/2026

Lesson for 06/14/2026: “The Results of Justification”

Justification is a necessary part of our salvation because of past sins we have committed. We are guilty before God, and therefore, we must be justified or made right in the sight of God. Our justification is made possible through faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ: “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but
also for the sins of the whole world” (1 Jn. 2:2). Through faith in Christ’s atoning sacrifice, we are made righteous. Justification accomplishes two definite results in the believer: 1) pardon from past sins committed, and 2) peace with God (reconciliation).

Key Verse
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was
upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Is. 53:5).

Lesson Summary
Justification defines God’s merciful act of forgiving (pardoning) a sinner who repents, confessing his/her sin. (Ps. 32:1-5, 103:8-13; Is. 55:7). In justification, God does not excuse sin or overlook it; rather past sins are pardoned. For Christ’s sake, the sins of those who repent are forgiven by God. In Isaiah fifty-three, the prophet describes Jesus Christ as the sacrificial offering for sins. The language of Isaiah depicts Christ as the sin-bearer, taking away
transgressions and iniquities (vv. 4-6, 10-12). Through faith in his blood sacrifice, our sins are forgiven (Ep. 1:7; Col. 1:14). The extent of our forgiveness is a full pardon: “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us” (Ps. 103:12). When the Lord forgives, he does not call to remembrance our past sins (Jer. 31:33-34, He. 10:17-19). Moreover, the absolution of sin and guilt produces peace with God through Jesus Christ
(Ro. 5:1-2). Faith and imputed righteousness yields peace with God (Is. 32:17). In Isaiah 59:2, the prophet cries, “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” Sin causes a separation between God and humanity. When walking in sin we are enemies of God, but through faith in Jesus Christ we are reconciled to him – we are brought into fellowship (a relationship of peace) with God (Ro. 5:1, 9-10; 2 Co. 5:19-21; Ep. 2:12-17; Col. 1:20-21). Briefly, in the experience of justification, when repentant sinners place their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, God imputes righteousness to them, forgiving their sins (pardon) and reconciling them to himself (peace). This experience in the believer is the flip-side of
regeneration or the new birth. Regeneration will be the theme for our next study.

Scripture Study
Pardon from past sins – Is. 53:4-6, 10-12; Ep. 1:7; Col. 1:14; He. 10:17-19
Peace with God – Is. 32:17; Ro. 5:1-2, 9-10; 2 Co. 5:19-21; Ep. 2:12-17; Col. 1:20-21

Conclusion
By now, the student should understand that justification is more than a judicial act of God in clearing the guilty. Rather, God actually forgives our past sins and removes our guilt in order to reconcile us to himself. Justification restores a right relationship with God. But our right standing before God depends on continued fellowship with him through walking (abiding, living) in the light of God’s Word (1 Jn. 1:5-7).

06/10/2026

This SUNDAY! 11 AM - Minor Hill Park (inside).

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

This Sunday at Minor Hill Park (inside) 11 AM - 2 PM...Fun for ALL!

06/06/2026

Lesson for 06/07/2026: “The Divine Promise”

While Mary and Joseph were betrothed, Mary “was found with child of the Holy Ghost” (Mt. 1:18). Joseph would have legally broken their betrothal, but the angel of the Lord prevented him, saying, “Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost” (v. 20b). The Christ child was no ordinary baby. He was the Divine Promise of God.

Key Verse
“For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Lu. 1:37).

Lesson Summary
In Luke 1:26-38, when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, he announced three primary roles or identities to the Christ child who was to be born. What were the identities of the baby? First, the naming of the baby boy was significant to his purpose in the world. Gabriel told Mary, “And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus” (v. 31). The angel of the Lord spoke these same words to Joseph, adding,
“for he shall save his people from their sins” (Mt. 1:21). Jesus is equivalent to the Hebrew Joshua, which means “Jehovah is salvation.” The naming of baby Jesus identified his role as the promised SAVIOR. Second, the wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, asking King Herod, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews” (Mt. 2:2)? Is it believable that baby Jesus is the promised KING? Clearly, the wise men believed and searched diligently until they found him! Herod was persuaded to the point of killing all of the children ages two and under (Mt. 2:16). But most convincingly, Gabriel, the messenger of the Lord, declared how Jesus would reign over an unending kingdom, fulfilling God’s promise in David (Lu. 1:32-33; 1 Chr. 17:11-14). Finally, Jesus was the promised SON OF GOD. When Mary asked Gabriel, “How shall this be,” he declared, “the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God” (Lu. 1:34-35). Moreover, the angel of the Lord spoke to Joseph in a dream confirming his divinity: “. . . they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us” (Mt. 1:23). To consider that God would enter into human history, being
born of a woman, and fulfill these crucial roles is truly amazing. Jesus, the Son of God, is both Savior and King. He is the Divine Promise of God. Along with Gabriel, we exclaim, “For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Lk. 1:37).

Scripture Study
The promised Savior – Lu. 1:30-31; Mt. 1:21, 25
The promised King – Lu. 1:32-33; Mt. 2:1-2
The promised Son of God – Lu. 1:34-35; Mt. 1:22-23

Conclusion
Jesus Christ is the Divine Promise of God. Mary believed the Promise, saying, “. . . be it unto me according to thy word” (Lu. 1:38). Her cousin, Elisabeth, spoke by the Holy Ghost, saying, “And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord” (v. 45). Mary’s faith in the Divine Promise demonstrates righteousness (justification) through faith in the Word (Jesus Christ).

06/02/2026

We ARE SO EXCITED! Our Guest Speaker this Sunday is Pam Jones!

Sunday School 10 AM & Worship 11 AM

06/02/2026

The state of Tennessee officially designated June as "Nuclear Family Month". Signed by Governor Bill Lee on April 9, House Joint Resolution 0182 defines the nuclear family as "one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children," and asserts this structure is "God's design for humanity".

05/31/2026

Lesson for 05/31/2026: “Justified by Faith”

In Romans 4:20-22, Paul speaks of Abraham, saying, “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.” As we have already studied, justification can be defined as being made righteous before God. By what means was Abraham made righteous? Abraham’s faith was
counted toward him for righteousness. In other words, Abraham was justified by faith. Let us examine justification by faith.

Key Verse
“But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith” (Ga. 3:11).

Lesson Summary
We are the spiritual children of Abraham. Abraham was justified by faith before the law was given by God. His justification came not by keeping the law but rather by placing his faith in the Word of God (Ro. 3:20-23). Abraham believed that God would deliver on his promise (Ro. 4:21). Because he believed God, the Lord counted his faith in him for righteousness. Paul uses Abraham’s righteousness by faith to illustrate our justification by faith (Ga. 3:6- 11). He quotes from the prophet Habakkuk, saying, “The just shall live by faith” (Hab. 2:4). Paul teaches faith unto righteousness as the foundational principle of the gospel of salvation (Ro. 1:16-17). Abraham was justified righteous before God without the works of the law. That is, Abraham had done nothing meritorious other than to believe the Word of God when his faith was counted to him for righteousness. Justification says, “We cannot work our way to heaven.” Nevertheless, how is our faith established or validated as the real thing? The doctrine of justification insists that we are not made righteous by works, but by continuing in the faith of Jesus Christ (Ga. 2:16- 17). Though righteousness comes by faith and not by the works of the law, we should understand that
righteousness by faith always produces obedience. Faith and obedience go hand-in-hand. Our faith in Christ unto
righteousness is only made perfect or complete through righteous works (Ja. 2:22-24). The Hebrew writer says, “By faith Abraham, when he was called . . . obeyed” (He. 11:8). In other words, we know Abraham believed the Word of God because he obeyed the Word. True faith in Jesus Christ is faithful to God’s Word; but unbelief produces disobedience (He. 3:12-14). For this reason, we must “continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not
moved away from the hope of the gospel” (Col. 1:21-23).

Scripture Study
Justified by faith – Ga. 3:6-11; Ro. 1:16-17; Hab. 2:4; Ro. 3:20-23;
Continue in the faith of Christ – Ga. 2:16-17; Col. 1:21-23; He. 3:12-14

Conclusion
Certainly, we are made righteous by faith. Moreover, our justification depends on an ongoing relationship with faith
in Jesus Christ. Those who are justified will continue in the faith. While works cannot save us, true faith in Jesus Christ works righteousness. Like faithful Abraham, the just who live by faith.

05/29/2026

KIDS DAY 2026