The Biblical Theology of Justification
Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Scripture: Romans 5:12–21
Condemnation 1:18-3:20
Justification 3:21-5:21
Sanctification 6:1-8:39
Key words defined:
Justification – to be declared righteous
Propitiation – satisfying sacrifice
Redemption – ransom payment
Imputation – credited to one’s account
Reconciliation – to remove barrier and restore
Type – an OT event/person that foreshadows a NT event/person
Original Sin – imputed guilt/inherited corruption as a result of Adam’s sin to all human beings, save one
| ADAM | CHRIST |
| One man | One man |
| Sin | Righteousness |
| Death | Life |
| One trespass | One act of righteousness |
| Law | Grace |
| Judgment | Free gift |
| Condemnation | Justification |
| Disobedience | Obedience |
| Law increases sin | Grace abounds |
| Sin reigns death | Grace reigns righteousness |
“See the true and better Adam come to save the hell-bound man Christ the great and sure fulfillment of the Law in Him we stand!” “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” Bosell/Papa/Bleeker
Next Step:
> Be encouraged and not ashamed, as you stand on solid ground!
other sermons in this series
Nov 11
2018
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Scripture: Romans 15:14– 16:27 Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Oct 28
2018
Living the Gospel Freely -- Acceptable to God, Approved by Men
Scripture: Romans 14:1– 15:13 Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Oct 21
2018
Living the Gospel -- Right Responses to Authority
Scripture: Romans 13:1–14 Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel