0500. 491. Justification

491. Justification

1. Self-judgment is its forerunner—Luk_7:29; Luk_18:14.

2. God is its Author—Rom_3:30; Rom_8:30, Rom_8:33.

3. Grace is its spring—Rom_3:24; Gal_5:4; Tit_3:7.

4. Christ’s Blood is its purchaser—Rom_3:24; Rom_5:9.

5. Christ’s obedience unto death is its basis—Gal_2:16; Rom_5:18.

6. Christ’s resurrection is its assurance—Rom_4:24, Rom_4:25.

7. Union in Christ’s death is its freedom—Rom_6:7, margin.

8. Faith in Christ is its medium—Rom_3:26; Rom_5:1; Gal_3:24.

9. The Spirit of God is its power—1Co_6:11.

10. Works are its outcome—Jas_2:21, Jas_2:24, Jas_2:25.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH