The doctrine of Justification is the act of God whereby our legal standing in heaven is changed and we are declared righteous. Romans 5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with G
od through our Lord Jesus Christ.
When a sinner is saved by God's grace through faith, God imputes the righteousness of Christ to the believing sinner, whereby, the sinner becomes a child of God by virtue of the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
od through our Lord Jesus Christ. When a sinner is saved by God's grace through faith, God imputes the righteousness of Christ to the believing sinner, whereby, the sinner becomes a child of God by virtue of the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
I. The Fact Of Justification- vs.1-5
- Stated - 1 ...Therefore being justified...
- The Basis Stated - 1a ...justified by faith...
- The Blessed Stated - 1b ...we...
- The Blessing Stated - 1c-5 ...peace with God...
- The Blessing Of Access - 2a ...we have access...
- The Blessing Of Assurance - 2b-5 ...rejoice in hope...
II. The Exactness Of Justification - vs.6-11
- Exacted By Christ' Love - 6
- Unconditional Love - 6a ...when we were yet without...
- Uncommon Love - 6b-8 ...Christ died for the ungodly...
- Exacted By Christ Life - 9-10 ...justified by his blood...saved by his life...
- Exacted By Christ' Lordship - 11 ...our Lord Jesus Christ...
III. The Action For Justification - vs.12-14
- Due To Sin's Conception- 12a ...sin entered into the world...
- Due To Sin's Consequence - 12b, 14 ...death passed upon all men...
II. The Reaction To Justification - vs.15-21
- God's Grace Is Amazing - 15 ...much more the grace of God...
- God's Grace Is A-Must - 16, 19 ...for the judgment of condemnation...
- God's Grace Is Abundant - 20-21 ...grace did much more abound...
Justification is that act whereby God declares a believing sinner righteous solely on the basis of Christ crucified. Why? Sinners and Christians have no ability to atone for their sin. This requires a perfect sacrifice by someone who is perfect, namely, Jesus Christ. God is holy, thus, requiring judgment for sin. Christ Jesus became our substitute. He bore God's judgment that was due us.
Justification of a sinner is based squarely on Christ Crucified, thus, God is satisfied in declaring the believing sinner righteous. Salvation cannot be achieved, only received (John 1:12). Simply Put; Salvation Is:
Justification of a sinner is based squarely on Christ Crucified, thus, God is satisfied in declaring the believing sinner righteous. Salvation cannot be achieved, only received (John 1:12). Simply Put; Salvation Is:
1. Christ Crucified 2. God Satisfied 3. The Believer Justified (period).
In summary. Justification is by faith... not faithfulness.
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