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Redemption, a central theme in Christian theology, refers to the act of God delivering humanity from sin and its consequences through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This divine act procures for believers the gift of justification, a legal declaration by God that a person is righteous in His sight. Justification is not based on human merit but is a gracious act of God, received through faith in Jesus Christ.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of justification is deeply rooted in Scripture, where it is presented as a key benefit of redemption. InRomans 3:24, the Apostle Paul writes, "and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." This verse highlights that justification is a free gift, made possible through the redemptive work of Christ. It underscores the grace of God as the source of justification, emphasizing that it is not earned by human effort but granted through faith.

The Role of Faith

Faith is the means by which individuals receive justification.Romans 5:1 states, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." This passage illustrates that faith is the channel through which the believer is justified, resulting in peace with God. It is through trusting in the finished work of Christ that one is declared righteous.

Imputed Righteousness

Justification involves the imputation of Christ's righteousness to the believer. In2 Corinthians 5:21, Paul explains, "God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." This exchange, where Christ takes on the sin of humanity and believers receive His righteousness, is central to the doctrine of justification. It is through this imputation that believers are seen as righteous before God.

Legal Declaration

Justification is a legal declaration, not a process of becoming righteous. It is an instantaneous act where God declares the sinner righteous based on the righteousness of Christ.Romans 8:33-34 affirms this legal aspect: "Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." This passage reassures believers that their justification is secure, as it is God Himself who justifies.

Peace and Assurance

The result of justification is peace with God and assurance of salvation.Romans 5:9-10 further elaborates, "Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him! For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!" Justification brings reconciliation with God, transforming the believer's relationship with Him from enmity to peace.

Eternal Security

Justification also assures believers of their eternal security. InJohn 10:28-29, Jesus promises, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand." This assurance is rooted in the believer's justified status, secured by the redemptive work of Christ.

In summary, redemption procures for believers the profound gift of justification, a divine declaration of righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ. This justification is characterized by the imputation of Christ's righteousness, resulting in peace with God, assurance of salvation, and eternal security.

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Romans 3:24
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
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Justification.
... and finisher of that scheme ofredemption, whereby we... But this does not imply that
heprocures ourjustification by imputing his obedience tous....

The Beginning ofJustification. In what Sense Progressive.
... the interposition of Christ for ourredemption, but that... with perfect truth, that
no manprocures favor with... There is no controversy betweenus and the sounder...

The Gospel the Power of God
... The death of the victimprocures the life of the... As Hisredemption is the channel
'through' which God's grace... propitiation, if it is to bringus into living...

Sanctification.
... all who believe that there is noredemption from sin... blood of Christ cleanseth from
sin, orprocures our pardon... He is faithful and just to forgiveus our sins...

Christ's Priestly Office
... and blood well bestowed, because he seesredemption brought forth... Itprocures
justification of our persons, acceptance of our... a way to Heaven lies open tous]....

The Gentile Christian Theology. Paul and the Gospel of Faith.
... for our sins, and thus effected ourredemption (apolutrosis), as... sends his Son, the
Son whoprocures salvation, and... by a living faith, which unitesus with him...

Of the Sacraments.
... the heart, stirs up the affections, andprocures access for... have an evidence of
purification andredemption, but the... therefore, is now exhibited tous in the...

Subject Index
... His victory over Satan, [317]549. Valentinus's views of, [318]319, [319]325,
[320]332, [321]333. alone able to redeemus, [322]526.... why plots againstus, [712]...

Of Faith. The Definition of It. Its Peculiar Properties.
... the frequent mention in Scripture ofredemption; from which... is no faith until God
presentus with clear... of the election of her son Jacob,procures the blessing...

Formula Concordi??.
... of our faith (of Creation, ofRedemption, of Sanctification... God and our neighbor,
commences inus through faith... faith in the matter ofjustification holds, indeed...