Text: Romans 4:25

Outline:

1. Justification is an act of God whereby He forgives our sin and declares us righteous in His sight.

a. Romans 1

i. God has revealed Himself to man.

ii. Man has rejected God.

iii. Man is under the wrath of God.

b. Romans 2

i. There is no religious favoritism with God.

ii. Only perfect obedience will result in eternal life.

c. Romans 3

i. In justification, God forgives my sin through the imputation of my sin to Christ.

ii. In justification, God declares me righteous through the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to me.

d. Romans 4 – We are justified by faith.

2. Christ’s resurrection is proof of our justification.