JUSTIFICATION

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JUSTIFICATION

By Dennis Schmidt 9/2007

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This paper discusses Justification or to be made righteous to God. The Christian is justified by the righteousness of Jesus' completed work imputed to them. God restores a right relationship with guilty sinner by Jesus redemption to divine favor by His grace through the faith of Christ. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

INDUCTIVE COMMENTS:

THEME: JUSTIFICATION: Counted, imputed, & declared free from guilt acceptable to God by the righteousness of Jesus' atonement. Jesus carries their sins & imputes His righteousness to them.

G1344. dikaioo, dik-ah-yo'-o; from G1342; to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent:--free, justify (-ier), be righteous.

Romans 3:30-31 "Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. {31} Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law." God justifies man by faith & establishes the law.

- Justified by faith by imputed righteousness of Christ given us by God's grace and not our works.

Galatians 3:23-25 "But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. {24} Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. {25} But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster." Law is our schoolmaster to bring us to faith in Christ.

- Kept under law until faith came then justified by faith and no longer under the law.

PURPOSE: Just if we never had sinned

JESUS WAS RAISED AGAIN FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION & PEACE WITH GOD:

Romans 4:23-5:2 "Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; {24} But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; {25} Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. {5:1} Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: {2} By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, & rejoice in hope of the glory of God." Verses 4:25-5:1 Raised from dead, faith in God then peace

JUSTIFIED BY JESUS FAITH NOT OUR OWN:

Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." Verse 16 - Justified by Christ Jesus faith not our own faith.

KEY VERSE: GOD'S PROCESS INCLUDES OUR JUSTIFICATION:

Romans 8:28-31 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. {29} For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. {30} Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. {31} What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" God is in control of our salvation plan.

WHO: God mainly by Bible authors Luke and Paul

TO WHOM: Elected Christians

WHAT: JUSTIFICATION: Counted, imputed, & declared free from guilt acceptable to God by the righteousness of Jesus' atonement. Jesus carries their sins & imputes His righteousness to them.

H6663. tsadaq, tsaw-dak'; a prim. root; to be (causat. make) right (in a moral or forensic sense):--cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just (-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be, turn to) righteous (-ness).

Isaiah 53:11 "He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities"Jesus death justified believers

G1344. dikaioo, dik-ah-yo'-o; from G1342; to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent:--free, justify (-ier), be righteous.

- Justified by faith by imputed righteousness of Christ given us by God's grace and not our works.

- Kept under law until faith came then justified by faith and no longer under the law.

WHY: JUSTIFIED BY GOD'S GRACE THROUGH THE REDEMPTION IN CHRIST JESUS:

Romans 3:20-28 "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; {24} Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: {25} Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; {26} To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. {27} Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. {28} Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law." 24 - Justified by His grace.

Romans 5:17-21 "For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. {18} Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. {19} For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. {20} Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: {21} That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord." Verse 18 - By righteousness of one (Jesus) justification of life.

Titus 3:5-7 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {6} Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {7} That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour hope of eternal life." Verse 7 - Being justified by his grace.

WAY: ALL THAT BELIEVE ARE MADE JUSTIFIED (BE RIGHTEOUS) BEFORE GOD:

Acts 13:38-39 "Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: {39} And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses." Verse 39 - By him (Jesus) all that believe are justified from all things (Free of guilt for their sins).

WHEREAS: JUSTIFICATION OF BELIEVERS IS BY:

A) GOD'S PLAN FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

Romans 3:26 "To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus." God is a judge, savior, and works with & for man.

B) JESUS RESURRECTION FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

Romans 4:25 "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification."

Jesus atonement included His death for our sins & He was raised again for our justification.

C) HOLY SPIRIT WORKS FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

1 Corinthians 6:11 "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God." Holy Spirit functions.

D) JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE:

Romans 3:24-25 "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: {25} Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;" By grace.

Titus 3:7 "That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Justified by grace in hope of eternal life.

E) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH:

Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:" Justified by faith, we have peace with God.

F) JUSTIFIED FROM ALL THINGS:

Acts 13:38-39 "Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: {39} And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses." Justified & forgiveness of sins.

G) JUSTIFIED OF LIFE BY RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS:

Romans 5:17-18 "For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) {18} Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life"Righteousness

WHERE: Earth

WHEN: All Times

WHILE: MAN WOULD TRY TO JUSTIFY HIMSELF:

Luke 16:15-17 "And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. {16} The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. {17} And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail." Man can not keep God's law. He must depend on God's grace.

MAN IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY HIS WORKS:

Romans 4:1-3 " What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? {2} For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. {3} For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." Verse 3 - Justified by faith, not works of law, the faith is counted for righteousness

PAPER OUTLINE:

I) JUSTIFICATION:

II) MAN WOULD TRY TO JUSTIFY HIMSELF:

III) MAN IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY HIS WORKS:

IV) MAN IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY HIS KEEPING GOD'S LAWS:

V) ALL THAT BELIEVE ARE MADE JUSTIFIED (BE RIGHTEOUS) BEFORE GOD:

VI) JUSTIFIED BY GOD'S GRACE THROUGH THE REDEMPTION IN CHRIST JESUS:

VII) JESUS WAS RAISED AGAIN FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION & PEACE WITH GOD:

VIII) JUSTIFIED BY JESUS FAITH NOT OUR OWN:

IX) ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD NOT HIS OWN WORK, GOD COUNTS IT RIGHTEOUS

X) GOD'S PROCESS INCLUDES OUR JUSTIFICATION:

XI) JUSTIFICATION OF BELIEVERS IS BY:

A) GOD'S PLAN FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

B) JESUS RESURRECTION FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

C) HOLY SPIRIT WORKS FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

D) JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE:

E) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH:

F) JUSTIFIED FROM ALL THINGS:

G) JUSTIFIED OF LIFE BY RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS:

I) JUSTIFICATION: Counted, imputed, & declared free from guilt acceptable to God by the righteousness of Jesus' atonement. Jesus carries their sins & imputes His righteousness to them.

H6663. tsadaq, tsaw-dak'; a prim. root; to be (causat. make) right (in a moral or forensic sense):--cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just (-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be, turn to) righteous (-ness).

G1344. dikaioo, dik-ah-yo'-o; from G1342; to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent:--free, justify (-ier), be righteous.

- Justified by faith by imputed righteousness of Christ given us by God's grace and not our works.

- Kept under law until faith came then justified by faith and no longer under the law.

II) MAN WOULD TRY TO JUSTIFY HIMSELF:

III) MAN IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY HIS WORKS:

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith, & Liberty" for more information on this subject.

IV) MAN IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY HIS KEEPING GOD'S LAWS:

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" for more information on this subject.

Galatians 5:3-4 "For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. {4} Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace." Man is debtor to keep the whole law perfectly which He can't do.

V) ALL THAT BELIEVE ARE MADE JUSTIFIED (BE RIGHTEOUS) BEFORE GOD:

See my paper: "True Gospel of Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.

VI) JUSTIFIED BY GOD'S GRACE THROUGH THE REDEMPTION IN CHRIST JESUS:

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events, & Identity" for more information on this subject.

VII) JESUS WAS RAISED AGAIN FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION & PEACE WITH GOD:

See my paper: "Between Jesus Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" for more information on this subject.

Romans 4:23-5:2 "Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; {24} But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; {25} Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. {5:1} Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: {2} By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, & rejoice in hope of the glory of God."Verses 4:25-5:1 Raised from dead, faith in God then peace

VIII) JUSTIFIED BY JESUS FAITH NOT OUR OWN:

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

Verse 16 - Justified by Christ Jesus faith not our own faith.

IX) ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD NOT HIS OWN WORK, GOD COUNTS IT RIGHTEOUS

See my paper: "Justification of Faith - Old Testament Doctrine" for more information on this subject.

Romans 4:4-13 "Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. {5} But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. {6} Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, {7} Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. {8} Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. {9} Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. {10} How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. {11} And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: {12} And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. {13} For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith." Verses 5-6 - Abraham believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Verse 10 - Abraham is faith father of all nations as he did this before he was circumcised.

X) GOD'S PROCESS INCLUDES OUR JUSTIFICATION:

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.

XI) JUSTIFICATION OF BELIEVERS IS BY:

A) GOD'S PLAN FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

Romans 3:26 "To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus." God is a judge, savior, and works with & for man.

B) JESUS RESURRECTION FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

Romans 4:25 "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification."

Jesus atonement included His death for our sins & He was raised again for our justification.

C) HOLY SPIRIT WORKS FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION:

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" for more information on this subject.

D) JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE:

See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.

Titus 3:7 "That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Justified by grace in hope of eternal life.

E) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH:

See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.

Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:" Justified by faith, we have peace with God.

F) JUSTIFIED FROM ALL THINGS:

G) JUSTIFIED OF LIFE BY RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS:

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