Notes---Justification - a judicial act of God whereby he declares the believing sinner to be righteous.--1-Source of our justification is the grace of God - v24.--2-Ground of our justification is the work of Christ - vv24-25.--3-Means of our justification is faith alone in Christ alone - vv21-22,25-26,28.----Faith - personal knowledge, assent, and trust.--1-Faith alone is a gift from God.--2-Faith alone glorifies God.--3-Faith alone evidences itself in good works.--4-Faith alone assures the believer.--Preparing your heart for the sermon----What is biblical faith----How can God declare us righteous when we are sinners----What do you need to know in order to be saved----Other passages to consider- Gen. 15-1-6- Gal 2-15-21- James 2-14-26- Rom 4-1-5-2- 8-28-30--Digging Deeper----How are works related to our salvation----How should we respond to someone who claims that all that matters is that you have some kind of faith----What is the difference between justification, sanctification, and glorification----How does the doctrine of faith alone magnify Christ-