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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Justification

Thes posts have some general connection to the doctrine of justification.

Justified by faith in Jesus

Justified by Faith in Christ – Galatians 2:16

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When I surrender to Jesus as Lord, I am justified. Not because of anything I have done. But because of what Christ has done for me.

The grace in which we stand

The Grace in Which We Stand – Romans 5:1-2a

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It is by God's grace that I have been saved. And it is by grace that I now stand before him, justified and at peace with him.

Justification is a gift, not by works

What’s Wrong with Justification by Works?

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We will never experience justification based on our works. God offers his salvation by grace. And there is nothing we can do to earn it.

We Were Bought at a Price

We Were Bought at a Price

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As believers, we were bought from slavery to sin at a great price, the blood of Jesus. And that should impact all that we do in this life.

being fully persuaded

Being Fully Persuaded – Romans 4:20-22

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Abraham was fully persuaded that God would fulfill his promise and was declared righteous. So will all today who put their faith in Christ.

who are the children of Abraham

Who Are the Children of Abraham – Galatians 3:7-9

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Abraham's children include all of those who have faith in the Lord Jesus. It is not a matter of physical descent, but of faith.

who can condemn those Christ died for

Who Can Condemn Those Christ Died For? – Romans 8:33-34

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Who can condemn the ones for whom Christ died? Especially since the one who died for us is at the hand of the Father interceding for us.

Washed, Sanctified, and Justified – 1 Corinthians 6:11

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As those who have been washed, sanctified and justified, it is only appropriate that we live the rest of our lives here seeking to honor and serve the one who made that possible. Dare to live the rest of your life set apart in service to the king. Praise God for his indescribable gift.

the doctrine of salvation

The Doctrine of Salvation

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The doctrine of salvation encompasses our initial salvation experience, our ongoing walk with Christ, and our final deliverance.