Doctrine of the Cross
(Justification)
Justification - “a legal term” which is as important as any other doctrine, i.e.…Faith, Repentance, Trichotomy of Man etc, etc…
- Justification is defined as one being “declared righteous” and is the process by which God cleanses the sinner.
- See Job 8:20; 9:1-3, 30-32 which is answered Romans 4:1-8 cf. (3:28 cf. 3:23-27).
- Job 8:20 = Security in Salvation since Jesus said (John 6:37) “…I will in no wise cast out…
Dispensational Salvation - “By Faith"
(Pre-law dispensation)……………………. ex. Abraham (Gen. 15:6)
(During the law dispensation)…………….. ex. David (Ps. 32:1, 2)
(Post law Dispensation - Grace)…….. ex. Paul (writer of Romans 4:1-8 saved Acts 9)
(During the law dispensation)…………….. ex. David (Ps. 32:1, 2)
(Post law Dispensation - Grace)…….. ex. Paul (writer of Romans 4:1-8 saved Acts 9)
Note: *“Forgiveness…and…Covered” (Ps. 32:1 and Rom. 4:7)
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**“Remission” (Acts 2:38; Romans 3:25, Mt. 26:28)
*Forgiveness and Covered = Sin leaves a scar (Restitution - Pre-law salvation ***Levitical Sacrifices*** were repeated yearly and sins carried over “can NEVER…year by year continually…” see (Hebrews 10:1). Attitude (spirit) of “forgive but not forget” and without malice in the HEART of the Lord.
** Remission = Removes the Scar (Romans 4:25) Grace - in Jesus’ sacrifice sins forgiven after salvation thereby God allowing
(2 Tim. 2:25, Heb. 6:3) Repentance through “confession” (1 John 1:9)
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**“Remission” (Acts 2:38; Romans 3:25, Mt. 26:28)
*Forgiveness and Covered = Sin leaves a scar (Restitution - Pre-law salvation ***Levitical Sacrifices*** were repeated yearly and sins carried over “can NEVER…year by year continually…” see (Hebrews 10:1). Attitude (spirit) of “forgive but not forget” and without malice in the HEART of the Lord.
** Remission = Removes the Scar (Romans 4:25) Grace - in Jesus’ sacrifice sins forgiven after salvation thereby God allowing
(2 Tim. 2:25, Heb. 6:3) Repentance through “confession” (1 John 1:9)
Two Fundamental elements of Justification
1) Forgiveness of sins which includes removal of guilt and punishment before God.
Ex. 34:7 cf. Malachi 3:16-18 v. 16 (Judgment Seat of Christ - Rewards cf. Rev. 4:10-11). Hebrews 11:39 cf. 12:21-24 **Blood applied REMOVES Guilt of Ex. 34:7. The following reveals the “key” (Rev. 3:7 cf. Is. 22:22) to the interpretation of Scripture
Ex. 34:7 cf. Malachi 3:16-18 v. 16 (Judgment Seat of Christ - Rewards cf. Rev. 4:10-11). Hebrews 11:39 cf. 12:21-24 **Blood applied REMOVES Guilt of Ex. 34:7. The following reveals the “key” (Rev. 3:7 cf. Is. 22:22) to the interpretation of Scripture
2 Timothy 2:19
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his.Stand:
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And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”State:
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(N.T.) Eph. 2:8-9 cf. (O.T.) Zech. 3:1-5
(O.T.) Micah 6:8a cf. Numbers 23:19 N.T.) Acts. 24:16 “…toward God…” cf. v. 14, 15 for context “…hope…” (was his passion FROM God) (N.T.) 2 Tim. 2:19 “…seal, the Lord knoweth…” (O.T.) 2 Samuel 14:14 (O.T.) Jeremiah 51:5 cf. Romans 5:1, 2 (O.T.) Isaiah 61:10b cf. 1John 4:17 (O.T.) Micah 7:18 “…delighteth in mercy…” (Why God justifies us - moral attribute) |
(N.T.) Eph. 2:10 cf. (O.T.) Zech. 3:7
(O.T.) Micah 6:7, 8b v.5, 6 cf. Num. 23:17, 18 - 20, 21 (context) (N.T.) Acts 24:16 “…toward men…” cf. v. 17-25 for context (was his compassion FOR mankind) (N.T.) 2 Tim. 2:19 “…depart from…” (O.T.) 1 Samuel 15:22 “…to obey is…” (O.T.) Jeremiah 51:6 cf. Romans 5:3-4 (O.T.) Isaiah 61:9, 10a cf. 1 John 4:18 (O.T.) Micah 7:19 “…he will…” |
Romans 8:23
CREATOR:
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Acts 13:38, 39 “…Justified…” cf. Rom. 8:1, 2; 6:18, 22 cf (1John 3:9); 8:32, 39
John 6:29 “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
3rd "work" of grace
(glorification) cf. John 14:2
1 Peter 1
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2 Peter 1
2 Corinthians 1:10 “Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;”
King James Version (KJV)
2) Involves the imputation of Christ’s Righteousness (Mt. 5:20) and we’re restored to Gods Favor
(Philemon-The Book of Imputation)
Rom. 3: 21-22; 5:17-21, 1 Cor. 1:29, 30 cf. v.24
cf. Rom. 1:16 (The Method of Justification: not by works, by faith ONLY) Rom. 3:20;
10:1-4 cf. Pro. 14:14; Job 33:16-1
(Philemon-The Book of Imputation)
Rom. 3: 21-22; 5:17-21, 1 Cor. 1:29, 30 cf. v.24
cf. Rom. 1:16 (The Method of Justification: not by works, by faith ONLY) Rom. 3:20;
10:1-4 cf. Pro. 14:14; Job 33:16-1
6 effectual (legal, authoritative and binding)
pillars of Justification
1) Grace of God is the source of Justification: cf. Eph. 2:8, 9; Rom. 3: 24; Titus 3: 4, 7
2) Obedience of Christ is the Grounds for Justification: cf. Rom. 5: 18-19; Phil. 2:8
3) The blood of Christ is the price of Justification: Rom. 3: 24, 5:9; 1 Ptr. 1: 18-19; Eph.
1:7; Col. 1:14
4) Believing Christ is the condition of Justification: Gal. 2:16; Rom. 3:26, 4:5; Acts 13:39
cf. Rom. 5:1, 2 (Stand- Faith Righteousness)
5) Resurrection is the proof of our Justification: Rom. 4:25, 6: 6-9
6) Works (SERVICE ex. Ex. 12:25, 26; 35:21-22 “…heart…spirit…were willing
hearted”), is the fruit of Justification: Eph. 2:10; Titus 2:13
Lastly, the Christian is Justified Judicially by the Godhead and on the merits of Christ, however, application of Justification is by faith (Rom. 4) while evidenced by works (“service” James 2).