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Category Archives: Justification
Larger Catechism, #77
The Larger Catechism Question 77 77.      Q. Wherein do justification and sanctification differ? A. Although sanctification be inseparably joined with justification,[330] yet they differ, in that God in justification imputeth the righteousness of Christ;[331] in sanctification of his Spirit infuseth … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #73
The Larger Catechism Question 73 73.      Q. How doth faith justify a sinner in the sight of God? A. Faith justifies a sinner in the sight of God, not because of those other graces which do always accompany it, or … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #72
The Larger Catechism Question 72 72.      Q. What is justifying faith? A. Justifying faith is a saving grace,[297] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[298] and Word of God,[299] whereby he, being convinced of his sin and … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #71
The Larger Catechism Question 71 71.      Q. How is justification an act of God’s free grace? A. Although Christ, by his obedience and death, did make a proper, real, and full satisfaction to God’s justice in the behalf of them … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #70 [Excursus: Paul vs. James?]
Excursus[1] Having dealt with the Reformed view of justification by faith alone, we also need to address the matter of Paul and James. I believe there is a solution to the following — A. Paul’s statement: “justified by faith apart … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #70 [pt. 3]
70.      Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,[286] in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight;[287] not for any thing wrought in them, or … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #70 [pt. 2]
The Larger Catechism Questions 70 70.      Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,[286] in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight;[287] not for any … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #70 [pt. 1]
The Larger Catechism Questions 70 70.      Q. What is justification? A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners,[286] in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight;[287] not for any … Continue reading
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