JUSTIFICATION – Made Right with God

At the heart of Christian salvation lies a powerful legal and relational truth: justification. It is the divine act by which God declares a sinner righteous through faith in Jesus Christ. Justification is not based on human effort, morality, or religious rituals—it is grounded entirely in the finished work of Christ on the cross.

What Is Justification?

To “justify” means to declare righteous. In the courtroom of heaven, every person stands guilty before God because of sin. But through the blood of Jesus, God makes a way to:

1. Remove our guilt

2. Forgive our sins

3. Declare us righteous in His sight

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1

The Basis of Justification: Grace Through Faith

Justification is not earned—it is a gift of grace:

“...being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 3:24

And it is received by faith, not by works:

“For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.” — Romans 3:28

This means that our right standing with God is not based on our performance but on our position in Christ.

The Role of the Cross in Justification

Jesus’ death wasn’t just a display of love—it was a legal transaction. On the cross. why?

a)  Our sins were laid on Him

b) His righteousness was credited to us

This exchange—known as the great substitution—is what makes justification possible: “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” — 2 Corinthians 5:21

Peace with God

Justification brings reconciliation with God. No longer enemies, we are now sons and daughters. We have:

A. Peace with God (Romans 5:1)

B. Access into His grace (Romans 5:2)

C. Assurance of salvation (Romans 8:1)

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus...” — Romans 8:1

Justification and Works

While works do not earn justification, they are the evidence of it. A truly justified life is marked by good fruit: obedience (James 2:17), love (Galatians 5:6), and growth in holiness (Romans 6:22). Faith justifies us before God. Works justify our faith before men.

Rest in Righteousness

Justification silences the voice of condemnation and anchors our identity in Christ. It is the divine verdict over your life: "Not guilty—righteous in Christ." You don’t have to strive to earn God’s approval—you already have it through Jesus.

Are you resting in the finished work of Christ, or still trying to prove your worth?


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