• Romans 5:8-10
    But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
     
  • Romans 5:1
    Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
     
  • Romans 4:5-9
    But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:
    "Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
    And whose sins are covered;
    Blessed is the man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin." Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.
     
  • Romans 5:6
    For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
     
  • Acts 2:38
    Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
     
  • Romans 3:20
    Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
     
  • Romans 3:24-26
    being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Justification


Resources

Salvation: The Path to God's Kingdom (Part One)

CGG Weekly by John Reiss

Salvation, as part of God's majestic plan to save mankind from sin, begins with the precious honor of being chosen by Him. The initial step in this process, known as justification, occurs when we accept the blood of Christ as payment for the penalty of our sins and are baptized. Justification is God declaring us righteous, even …


Saved By Faith Alone?

'Ready Answer' by Earl L. Henn

In the discussion of salvation, the concept of justification emerges as a critical aspect. To be justified means to have our past sins forgiven and to have righteousness imputed to us. It is a legal act on God's part to impute the righteousness of Jesus Christ to us once we have accepted His sacrifice on our behalf. …


No Works Is No Good!

CGG Weekly

Spiritual dualism has corrupted the biblical doctrine of justification by faith, reducing the comprehensive process of salvation to justification alone. This distortion suggests that as long as the mind or spirit is holy, a corrupt body holds no real consequence, leading to the belief that mere profession of faith in Jesus …


What Is Real Conversion? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Some in Antioch believed the preaching of the persecuted Christians, and they not only agreed with the teaching but also changed or transformed their lives.


The Christian Paradox (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We have two conflicting natures: a downward-pulling carnal nature versus a divine nature imparted by God's Holy Spirit, continually at odds, seen in Romans 7.


Basic Doctrines: Salvation

Bible Study by Earl L. Henn

Are you saved already or are you being saved? What is salvation anyway? What part do we play? Here is a study of God's Word on salvation.


Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Three)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We have been called, not just to believe in Christ, but also to overcome sin, which takes a great deal of effort. Justification requires a response.


Was God's Law Nailed to the Cross?

'Ready Answer' by Earl L. Henn

Many use Colossians 2:14 to 'prove' God's law is done away, but is this really what Paul means? Examining the whole counsel of God reveals Paul's intent.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Justification