Justification

Romans 3:19

Arguments for Justification #

Romans 3:19-31

Introduction

Outline for Chapter 3

  1. Paul’s Answer to Objections (Romans 3:1-8)
  2. Paul’s Assertion of Sin (Romans 3:9-18)
  3. Paul’s Argument of Justification (Romans 3:19-31)

In verses 19-20, Paul is recapping what has been explained for the past few chapters. All of man is guilty before God! He has left no stone unturned in dealing extensively with the issue of sin, the knowledge of sin, for both the religious Jewish leaders and the Gentiles who were ignorant of sin.

Romans 4:1

Justified by Faith, not works #

Romans 4:1-8

Introduction

Paul presented Justification by faith in chapter 3, he further defends it in chapter 4. In this chapter we will look at the fact that Justification is by faith, not works (1-8), Justification is by grace, not law (9-17) and Justification is by Resurrection power not human effort (18-25).

Justification is the absolute cleaning of our account. So before God we are not sinners.

Romans 4:9

Justification by Grace #

Romans 4:9-16

Introduction

In this chapter we will look at the fact that Justification is by faith, not works (1-8), Justification is by grace, not law (9-17) and Justification is by Resurrection power not human effort (18-25).

Once again, the central theme is going to be around Abraham. To the Jews, he is their Father. There is no doubt, they occupy a special place in history, the Bible, and to God. They ARE God’s chosen people. We don’t replace that. However, because of that status, they struggled to understand how Salvation could be open to all!

Romans 5:1

Consequences of Justification #

Romans 5:1-5

Introduction

Paul has been spent a long time throughly and clearly presenting Justification by faith. He is now going to give us a The Consequences of Justification, the Causes of Justification, the Comparison in Justification and the contrasts in Justification.

Tonight we will see clearly the blessed consequences of Justification. These should be a great encouragement to every child of God!

I. Peace with God (1) “we have peace” #

A. Claiming of peace “by faith” #

  • If it hasn’t been stated enough, or emphatically enough, it is once again clarified here: “by faith”