Subject One Hundred Forty-four

JUSTIFIED BY FAITH

Scripture: Rom. 3:22a, 28, 30; 5:1

1. The works of man fail
   1. The requirement of God’s law is perfect.
   2. In contrast, the works of man are imperfect and defiled.
   3. Therefore no one can be justified according to his own works.
2. The redemption of Christ is sure
   1. The redemption of Christ is entirely according to the requirement of the law.
   2. Christ’s redemption also satisfies the requirement of the law.
   3. Thus the redemption of Christ enables man to be justified by God.
3. Justified through faith
   1. Since the works of law are not dependable, but the redemption of Christ is so dependable and sure, justification must not depend upon man’s works, but upon the redemption of Christ.
   2. In order for man to depend on the redemption of Christ he must believe in Christ and His redemption; in other words, he must receive Christ and His redemption.