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A Special Invitation: Navigate the Northwest Passage This Summer

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Throughout my career at sea, I’ve been fortunate to sail in some of the world’s most remote places—but the Northwest Passage stands apart. Fewer than 500 transits have ever been completed, a reflection of just how rare this journey is. This is a voyage that reveals a world few ever witness—and I hope you’ll join me this summer on our July 29 departure aboard the National Geographic Resolution to experience it firsthand.

Spanning roughly 4,500 to 5,000 nautical miles across seven time zones, this expedition is defined by scale and variety. We sail through narrow channels and along vast stretches of ice, surrounded by mountains, glaciers and ever-changing Arctic light. Along the way, we visit remarkable places such as Ilulissat—what I like to call the “iceberg factory”—and Gjoa Haven, where Roald Amundsen spent two years during his historic transit. Just as meaningful are the opportunities to spend time in Inuit communities, learning about traditions and daily life in this extraordinary environment.

The National Geographic Resolution was built for these remote waters—her Polar Class 5 rating, advanced ice radar and highly maneuverable design allow us to navigate with confidence, adapting our route to make the most of what nature offers.

For me, this voyage is as much about connection as it is about distance—connection to history, to landscapes few have seen and to the people and wildlife that call this region home. If you’d like a glimpse of what awaits, I invite you to watch this short video, where I share more about navigating this legendary route and what makes it so special.

I hope to see you aboard.

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Romans 3:19-23 – Understanding Justification by Faith: Our Standing with God

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(19) Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. (20) Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. (21) But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; (22) Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: (23) For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 
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This passage shows us the foundation of understanding justification by faith and thus where we stand in our relationship with God. Paul explains that, regardless of who one is and what he has done that might be considered as righteousness, God owes Him nothing but death because “all have sinned.” Sinners are those under the law, and the law condemns them, making them subject to its power to take the sinner’s life. Each person’s own transgressions against the law and God place him in that position.

Sin is something each sinner is responsible for, and once the individual has sinned and earned the death penalty, the sin cannot be forgiven simply because he does good to make up for it. God did not make him sin. A clear example is Adam and Eve: God obviously did not make them sin; each of them chose to sin. Romans 3:20 clearly states that no sinner can justify himself through law-keeping. The law’s purpose is to make known what sin is.

Once a person sins, everything is seemingly stacked against him. The sinner can in no way make up for what he has done. Therefore, since justification cannot be claimed as a right due to his keeping the law, if a person desires to be forgiven, the only alternative is that justification must be received as a gift.

— John W. Ritenbaugh

To learn more, see:
Living By Faith and God’s Grace (Part Two)

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All Have Sinned

Forgiveness

God Owes Us Nothing

Justification as a Gift

Justification as Unearned Gift

Justification by Faith

Justification not a Right

Living by Faith and God’s Grace

Wages of Sin as Death

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