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The Great Controversy
GC 120.1–GC 124.3 • Romans 1:17; Ephesians 2:8; Romans 3:24

“Luther’s Separation From Rome”

Discovering salvation as a free gift

Luther tried hard to earn peace with God and could not find it. Watch how the Bible changed that, and what he saw when he understood that righteousness comes by faith.

pp. 120–124 · 15 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Romans 1:17
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For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Ephesians 2:8
8

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Romans 3:24
24

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 120.1–GC 124.3)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

You may engage with 3 gentle devotional review questions, record insights in your journal, or advance when ready.

Heart Reflection (Optional)

“According to Romans 1:17, how shall the just live?”

Observation: Living by faith
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Prayer Focus

“Lord, thank You that I am saved by grace through faith. Free me from trying to earn what You give.”

Practical Action

Write Ephesians 2:8–9 on a card and read it each morning.

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