Essential Doctrine Series, Part 6
Concerning Salvation – Justification
“Justification is a divine verdict of not guilty and fully righteous.” – Dr. John Macarthur
Romans 3:23-24
1. You are guilty.
2. Justification is a gift.
3. Justification is available because of Christ’s death.
Romans 4:1-5
4. We are not justified by works.
Romans 5:1;9
5. We are justified by faith.
6. Justification gives us peace with God.
Romans 8:30-34
7. God justifies.
8. No one can reverse His decision.
9. Jesus defends your justification.
What do we do with this truth?
1. Place your faith in Jesus and be found not guilty.
2. Adjust your motives for doing good works.
3. Be thankful:
a. That God gave you saving faith.
b. That you didn’t have to earn justification.
c. That Jesus died for your justification.
d. That you are justified by the highest judge of all.
