Justification: Declared Righteous by Grace Alone
from Teaching the Faith in Order Hosted by Systematic Studies
What does it mean to be justified before God? This lesson explores one of the central doctrines of the Christian faith: justification—God's legal declaration that sinners are forgiven and counted righteous because of Christ. The session explains why justification stands at the heart of the Protestant Reformation and why many theologians continue to view it as one of the most important doctrines for the church today. The discussion contrasts justification with sanctification, examines the biblical meaning of imputation, and explains why believers stand before God entirely on the righteousness of Christ rather than on their own merit. The lesson also interacts with contemporary discussions surrounding the New Perspective on Paul and the writings of N. T. Wright. Topics include: The meaning of justification Grace alone through faith alone Imputed righteousness The Protestant Reformation Justification versus sanctification Romans and James The New Perspective on Paul Assurance of salvation Session 36 Chapter 36 – Justification Source Information Dr. David P. Craig discusses Chapter 36 of the book "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem. This session was recorded on October 7, 2023.Marin Bible Church website: https://www.MarinBible.com This podcast republishes and organizes a systematic theology teaching series to make it easier for listeners to study in an audio podcast format. All teaching remains the work of the original presenter.
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