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For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. Isaiah 53:12
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Synopsis: Justification is the work of God where the righteousness of Jesus is reckoned to the sinner so the sinner is declared by God as being righteous under the Law.
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Related topics
- Grace | Sin | Repentance | Forgiveness | Salvation | Righteous
- Justification by faith | Justification by faith plus works
- The Law
- Eternal life | Heaven
- Passages: Isaiah 1:18 | Isaiah 53:12 | Acts 13:38-39 | Galatians 2:16
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Justification (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
Justification by faith alone (G.G.)
A look at justification by faith and good works in Luther's theology (J.S)
Main article
Justification is the work of God where the righteousness of Jesus is reckoned to the sinner so the sinner is declared by God as being righteous under the Law. In other words, justification is the term that describes the removal of sins from a person. In the Book of Isaiah the concept of justification is stated beautifully - Isaiah 1:18
- "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."
Views on justification
There are significant differing views on justification among Christians.
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church teach that justification and cleansing from sin requires both faith in Christ's redemptive work on the cross as well as obedience and good works. This is known as justification by faith plus works.
Protestant churches teach that justification and cleansing from sin requires only faith in Christ's redemptive work on the cross, and does not require any good works on the part of the sinner. This is known as justification by faith alone, and was one of the core reasons for the Protestant break-away from the Roman Catholic Church in the Reformation.
Biblical passages on justification
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