Paragraph 5.1
Chapter 5: Of Justification
That the great Gospel blessing which Christ of his fulness,a bestows on such as believe in Him is Justification;b that Justification consists in the pardon of sinc and the promise of eternal life, on principles of righteousness;d that it is bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done,e but solely through His own redemption and righteousness;f that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.g
a. John 1:16; Ephesians 3:8
John 1:16
1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
1:16 From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.
Ephesians 3:8
3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
3:8 Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
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b. Acts 13:39; Isaiah 53:11; Romans 8:1
Acts 13:39
13:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
13:39 Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.
Isaiah 53:11
53:11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
53:11 After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.
Romans 8:1
8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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c. Romans 5:9; Zechariah 13:1; Matthew 9:6; Acts 10:43
Romans 5:9
5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
5:9 Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!
Zechariah 13:1
13:1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.
13:1 "On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.
Matthew 9:6
9:6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
9:6 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." Then He said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your mat, and go home."
Acts 10:43
10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
10:43 All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name."
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d. Romans 5:17; Titus 3:5–6; 1 Peter 3:7; 1 John 2:25; Romans 5:21
Romans 5:17
5:17 For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
5:17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive an abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
Titus 3:5–6
3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 3:6 This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
1 Peter 3:7
3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
3:7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
1 John 2:25
2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
2:25 And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.
Romans 5:21
5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
5:21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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e. Romans 4:4–5; 5:21; 6:23; Philippians 3:7–9
Romans 4:4–5
4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
4:4 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. 4:5 However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Romans 5:21
5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
5:21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Philippians 3:7–9
3:7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
3:7 But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.
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f. Romans 5:19; 3:24–26; 1 John 2:12
Romans 5:19
5:19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
Romans 3:24–26
3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
3:24 and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 3:25 God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. 3:26 He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.
1 John 2:12
2:12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
2:12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.
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g. Romans 5:1–2; 5:3; 5:11; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8
Romans 5:1–2
5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 5:2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:3
5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
5:3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 5:11
5:11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
5:11 Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
1 Corinthians 1:30
1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
Matthew 6:33
6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
1 Timothy 4:8
4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
4:8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
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