Justification

Question 1

Give a definition of Justification

Answer 1

Legal term related to acquittal. The divine act whereby God makes humans, who are sinful and therefore worthy of condemnation, acceptable before God who is holy and righteous.

Question 2

What is the basis on which God justifies the sinner?

Answer 2

Christ’s death on the cross. - Romans 3:23-26

Question 3

Identify and discuss the primary Scripture passages which teach the concept of justification.

Answer 3

Romans 3:23-26
Romans 5:8
Romans 10:9-10

Question 4

What is the nature of the change brought about by justification?

Answer 4

It is positional whereby the believer has been moved from death to life.
Romans 5:1; John 5:24

Question 5

Describe the relationship between justification and regeneration.

Answer 5

Justification is an eternal position, regeneration is the rebirth of a person by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.