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standard is being used what the result of the judgement is. Theologically the term justification refers to
the removal of guilt by the blood of Christ. It is often found in the past tense and refers to how a person
becomes saved. It is important to note that whenever the Bible speaks of the Aspect of Justification it
always refers to it as being a gift given by God based on faith alone.

Consider the Following Passages.
Romans 3:24, 3:26 –
Romans 4:5 –
Romans 8:1, 8:34-35 –
Galatians 2:16a –
1 Corinthians 6:11 –

Theological Descriptions: Milliard Erickson – “Certain aspects of the doctrine of salvation relate to the
matter of one’s standing with God. The individual’s legal status must be changed from guilty to not
guilty. This is a matter of one’s being declared just or righteous in God’s sight, of being viewed as fully
meeting the divine requirements. The theological term here is justification.” 188 Norman Geisler -
“deliverance from the past penalty of sin”
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Lewis Sperry Chafer – “The Christian was saved when he believed (Luke 7:50; Acts 16:30–31; Romans
8:1; 1 Cor. 1:18; 2 Cor. 2:15; Eph. 2:8, R.V.; 2 Tim. 1:9)”
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Important Points Regarding Justification.

1. God justifies. We need to understand that we do not justify ourselves. Our works have no part in
meriting justification. God is the one who justifies (Rom. 3:20; Gal. 2:16; 3:11).

2. Christ’s blood is the grounds on which He justifies. The Old Testament sacrifices were not
enough to atone for sin. Jesus offered the only acceptable sacrifice. He did this one time. Some
argue that His blood only convers confessed sin. Hebrews says that Jesus blood covered all sin for all
time. So, by accepting Him and His payment all of your sins are covered. You receive the forgiveness
of God through Christ. That includes every sin you commit in the future. They are all covered (Heb.
9:25-26; 10:14).

3. The condition for justification is faith in Jesus Christ. There is a condition for justification in the
Bible. That condition is always faith and only faith (Gal. 2:15-16; Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:16, John 6:40,
Acts 16:30-31).

4. Christ’s blood is applied to all who meet the condition. God gives the free gift of justification
to those who believe. It is not a transaction. When we believe God gives us the righteousness of
Christ (Rom. 4:23-5:2).

5. Justification is an event that takes place at the moment one believes. There are many
incorrect beliefs concerning when a person is justified. Often these misconceptions are rooted in a
misunderstanding of the aspects of sanctification and glorification. As we have already read,
justification is referred to as something believers already have. It is not something they hope to
attain. If you believe, you have eternal life. Lewis Sperry Chafer makes this so clear when he says

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