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The Problem: Universal Sin
None Is Righteous
Every man, woman, and child has a sin problem that separates them from God.
The Law Reveals
The Law was given to reveal our problem, not solve it.
Outside Solution
The solution had to come from outside ourselves—through Christ alone.
Justified By His Grace
Through Christ's sacrifice, believers receive God's righteousness as a gift that transforms their standing before Him.
Legal Declaration
Justification is a legal declaration, a pardon for iniquity, and release from sin's debt—based on Christ's payment.
Propitiation
More than wiping away sins, propitiation means God's wrath toward the sinner is removed through Christ's death.
God's Initiative
"Whom God put forth"—salvation from concept to completion was wholly God's idea and work.
Faith Apart From Works
By Grace Alone
No one is saved by earning it through religious works or obeying the Law.
Through Faith Alone
"Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness."
To God's Glory Alone
The ungodly who trust not in their merit but in Jesus' work are declared not guilty.
The Faith of Abraham

Unwavering
Abraham's faith was not weakened by seeming impossibilities.

Unshakeable
He did not waver in unbelief when faced with God's difficult commands.

Fully Convinced
Abraham was fully convinced God would fulfill His promises.

Active
His faith led to action—he put his entire life in God's hands.
The Substance of Our Faith

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Jesus is Lord
Real faith leads to submission to Christ as Lord
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Died for Our Sins
Jesus was delivered up for our trespasses
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Raised for Our Justification
His resurrection proves God accepted His sacrifice
The Benefits of Justification

Peace with God
We have peace with God through Jesus Christ
Access to Grace
We have obtained access into this grace in which we stand
Hope in Suffering
We rejoice in hope even through trials
The Ultimate Proof of God's Love
Love Demonstrated
"God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Reconciliation Secured
Through Christ's sacrifice, we who were enemies are now reconciled to God.
Undeserved Grace
The cross is the ultimate demonstration of love—there is nothing more convincing.
From Adam to Christ
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Adam's Disobedience
Through one man's sin, death spread to all humanity.
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Law's Entrance
The law came to increase
awareness of sin.
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Christ's Obedience
Through one man's obedience, many are made righteous.
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Grace Abounding
Where sin increased, grace abounded
all the more.
Abundant Grace for the Righteous
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Righteous
In Christ, you are completely righteous—not partially, but fully.
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Grace
God's grace abounds to cover unrighteous deeds.
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Sacrifice
One sacrifice secured eternal life through Jesus Christ.