The Mind-Boggling Reality of Justification

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

Written by Jamie Pantastico

On March 10, 2024

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In Romans 3:22-24, we encounter a profound truth: “Even the righteousness of God which is by the faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”

 

Understanding Justification

 

‘But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.’

Romans 5:8

 

Being justified is a divine act of God, a judicial declaration where He pronounces the believing sinner “just as if they never sinned.” But how does God justify the ungodly? Through His grace! Despite our sin, He justifies those who believe through the redemptive work of His Son, Jesus Christ, who paid the price for our sins with the finished work of the cross.

 

Justified Freely – No Strings (works) Attached

 

Our justification is not earned or deserved. God doesn’t justify us because we ticked off a checklist of righteous deeds. It’s not about baptism, repentance, church membership, financial contributions, or commandment-keeping. We are justified freely, without a cause! It’s all about God’s grace or nothing at all.

 

‘I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.’

Galatians 2:21

 

God justifies, or saves, those who recognize their sinfulness and hopelessness. Salvation is free for all mankind, but it is appropriated only to those who, by faith alone, believe that Jesus Christ died for their sins, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day.”

 

In essence, our justification is a marvel of God’s grace—a gift freely given to those who trust in, put their faith in, believe the finished work of the cross.

 

 

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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