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Title comes from v. 14 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other:..”
In the beginning of this chapter you read of the reason of the parable of the unjust judge and the poor widow; namely, to encourage men to pray and faint not.
We should not grow weary the Lord’s return is near. Psalm 12:5 “5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.”
5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Contrast between a merciless, uncaring judge and our loving, attentive heavenly Father.
As with that parable the lesson we have today is seen in the contrast.
In Luke 17:36 “36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.” Two men could appear to be doing the same work but one is taken and the other left.
36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
What will be the determining factor, what makes a man justified. God's mercy, demonstrated by the death and resurrection of Jesus, is the only basis on which we can be forgiven, accepted, and declared righteous.
Luke 18:9–14 (KJV 1900)
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Sermon Introduction
Sermon Introduction
Good news: The publican left different than he came.
Good news: The publican left different than he came.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other:
Through justification there is relief of those that lie under the load and burden of a guilty conscience.
This is what we celebrate on what I am calling “Faith Alone Sunday”
Expression regarding churches “Come as your are” We have no issue with this, but would like to add a message of hope to it “Come as you are and leave as only Jesus can make you to be.”
Brief Summary of Martin Luther & Protestant Reformation
Brief Summary of Martin Luther & Protestant Reformation
As mentioned last week, as Baptists we are neither catholic nor protestant.
Today is Reformation Sunday, for many protestant churches. It is a story worth knowing.
In the summer f 1505, while walking through the German countryside, a young Martin Luther was nearly struck by lightning.
He cried out in terror “Saint Anne, spare me and I will become a monk.” (Catholic response, not recommended)
He spent the next decade consumed by the fear of divine judgement.
He tried earning God’s favor through good works and acts of penance.
Penance is any act or a set of actions done out of repentance for sins committed. Based upon a true definition of repentance. / we will see today that it is declared not developed, forensic not formative, received not rewarded. immediate not gradual, provided not progressive.
The more he worked the more frustrated he became, recognizing he could never be goof enough to appease divine wrath or atone for sins.
He came to hate the expression “the righteousness of God” because in it he saw nothing but his own condemnation.
Through the study of Psalms, Romans, and Galatians, this monk came to understand that the righteousness of God revealed in the Gospel speaks not only of God’s perfect standard but also of id righteous provision - in which the righteousness of Christ is reckoned to those who embrace Him in saving faith. - Nathan Busenitz, The Substance of Sola Fide
He learned what we celebrated last week: God's mercy, demonstrated by the death and resurrection of Jesus, is the only basis on which we can be forgiven, accepted, and declared righteous.
History tells us that on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther approaches the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and nails a piece of paper to it containing the 95 “revolutionary opinions” that would begin the Protestant Reformation.
He caused no small stir in the catholic church, around 1545 they organized an ecumenical council of Catholics and condemned this teaching as heresy. Do you know the name of this council? We have a picture of it. [Slide]
At a later date we will look at how these truths were not revolutionary being that they were held by believers sense the time of Christ.
Today I want to focus on the fact that “Faith Alone” is not the opinion of a former catholic monk but it is the eternal truth revealed to us by God from His Word.
Two walked in, only one walked out justified.
Two walked in, only one walked out justified.
Luke 18:10 “10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.”
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
Luke 18:14 “14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Justification by God: a declaration by God that you are righteous because of Christ.
Justification by God: a declaration by God that you are righteous because of Christ.
Easy Definition: “Just-if-I-never sinned.”
More full definition: A declaration by God that you are righteous because of Christ.
There are are only two religions in this world.
There are are only two religions in this world.
grace and works
do and done
“something in my hand I bring” or “nothing in my hand I bring”
true and false
Fight began long before Luther
Fight began long before Luther
The message that the Apostle Paul preached to a congregation must be the message we share with everyone. Acts 13:38-39 “38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man (Jesus) is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.”
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
As loud and as long as people have been preaching this message their has been a false message out there. Acts 15:1 “1 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses (you can replace this whatever you want - baptised in the creek at the church you grandparents were baptized - the lie adapts), ye cannot be saved.”
1 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Paul addresses this and says he is not putting up with this non-sense that brings us under bondage. Gal 2:4-5 “4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: 5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.”
4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: 5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
Is this really worth fighting over? 2 Peter 2:1 “1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”
1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, That the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; And he will teach us of his ways, And we will walk in his paths: For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 4 And he shall judge among the nations, And shall rebuke many people: And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruninghooks: Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war any more. 5 O house of Jacob, come ye, And let us walk in the light of the Lord. 6 Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, Because they be replenished from the east, And are soothsayers like the Philistines, And they please themselves in the children of strangers. 7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, Neither is there any end of their treasures; Their land is also full of horses, Neither is there any end of their chariots: 8 Their land also is full of idols; They worship the work of their own hands, That which their own fingers have made: 9 And the mean man boweth down, And the great man humbleth himself: Therefore forgive them not. 10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, For fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty. 11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, And the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, And the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 12 For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, And upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: 13 And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, And upon all the oaks of Bashan, 14 And upon all the high mountains, And upon all the hills that are lifted up, 15 And upon every high tower, And upon every fenced wall, 16 And upon all the ships of Tarshish, And upon all pleasant pictures. 17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, And the haughtiness of men shall be made low: And the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 18 And the idols he shall utterly abolish. 19 And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, And into the caves of the earth, For fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, When he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. 20 In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, Which they made each one for himself to worship, To the moles and to the bats; 21 To go into the clefts of the rocks, And into the tops of the ragged rocks, For fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, When he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. 22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: For wherein is he to be accounted of?
1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, That the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; And he will teach us of his ways, And we will walk in his paths: For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 4 And he shall judge among the nations, And shall rebuke many people: And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruninghooks: Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war any more. 5 O house of Jacob, come ye, And let us walk in the light of the Lord. 6 Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, Because they be replenished from the east, And are soothsayers like the Philistines, And they please themselves in the children of strangers. 7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, Neither is there any end of their treasures; Their land is also full of horses, Neither is there any end of their chariots: 8 Their land also is full of idols; They worship the work of their own hands, That which their own fingers have made: 9 And the mean man boweth down, And the great man humbleth himself: Therefore forgive them not. 10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, For fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty. 11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, And the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, And the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 12 For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, And upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: 13 And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, And upon all the oaks of Bashan, 14 And upon all the high mountains, And upon all the hills that are lifted up, 15 And upon every high tower, And upon every fenced wall, 16 And upon all the ships of Tarshish, And upon all pleasant pictures. 17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, And the haughtiness of men shall be made low: And the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 18 And the idols he shall utterly abolish. 19 And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, And into the caves of the earth, For fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, When he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. 20 In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, Which they made each one for himself to worship, To the moles and to the bats; 21 To go into the clefts of the rocks, And into the tops of the ragged rocks, For fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, When he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. 22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: For wherein is he to be accounted of?
1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Where do we look to have this same confidence?
Where do we look to have this same confidence?
As you know Paul was a student of Scripture. But you would need to memorize the Torah or sit at Gamaliel, feet to see this truth in God’s Word. God has made it so accessible that I am going to be able to show you.
Use of the word, justified, in Scripture
Use of the word, justified, in Scripture
Spelling bee. Can you use that word in a sentence? It wouldn’t help me in spelling but seeing the word in Bible will help us develop a robust understanding of the meaning.
Introduced as a judicial term.
Introduced as a judicial term.
Though every culture would not have the same understanding of a courtroom we would all have an understanding a declared verdict.
Deut 25:1 “1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.”
1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.
Seen in contrast to condemnation
Seen in contrast to condemnation
To condemn is to pronounce guilty or worthy of punishment. To justify is to declare not guilty, or that justice does not demand punishment, or that the person concerned cannot justly be condemned.
We cannot condemn those that are just. Job 34:17 “17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is most just?”
17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
Opposite of being justified is having charges layed at our feet. Romans 8:33 “33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.”
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
Argument from equivalent forms of expression
Argument from equivalent forms of expression
Because the equivalent phrases, by which our justification is described.
such as not to come into judgment, John 5:24
not to be condemned John 3:18
to remit sins, to impute righteousness Rom. 4
to be reconciled Rom. 5:10-11
How would Jesus be justified if it does not mean declared righteous?
How would Jesus be justified if it does not mean declared righteous?
What are you talking about? 1 Timothy 3:16 “16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
This will not work if you believe that justify means to progressively make righteous.
The spirit declares that Jesus is righteous.
Much of Paul’s life is given to defending this truth
Much of Paul’s life is given to defending this truth
The justice of God of God is revealed to man so that they cannot deny it. Romans 1:18 “18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;”
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Those living in rebellion to God and encourage others to do the same know that their sin must be paid for. Romans 1:32 “32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.”
32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
The whole world is guilty before God. Romans 3:19 “19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.”
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
To pronounce guilty is to condemn. To pronounce righteous or not guilty, is to justify. Gal 2:16 “16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”
16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Transitional Statement: If a man denies the authority of Scripture, it is conceivable that he may deny that justification is a judicial act. But it seems impossible that any one should deny that it is so represented in the Bible.
Understanding of the Distinction between Justification and Sanctification
Understanding of the Distinction between Justification and Sanctification
1 Cor 14:33 “33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
2 Cor 11:3 “3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty (craftiness), so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”
3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
This week, more than most, I read from people with an opposing to justification being a judicial act. Thanks to God I saw simplicity where they saw confusion. Not because I am very intelligent but because believing the simplicity of the gospel other matters fall into place.
Let have a brief debate.
Let have a brief debate.
Stephanie enjoys watching court cases. Recently she watched one where a man represented himself. Let’s let the Bible do that in a debate.
Opening statement: Romans 3:28 “28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”
28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Rebuttal: But what are you going to do with James 2:24 “24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.”
24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
The main problem, in my opinion, is that the Protestant understanding of justification does not go beyond “forensic”. In other words, they don’t believe that they are changed inwardly. They claim to become new creatures, but they will deny with their last breath, that any real change occurs to the man. They simply believe they are covered over. - Catholic Commentary on James
Is this true about us?
Is this true about us?
Let’s answer by responding to what are you going to do with James 2:24?
24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Paul, is teaching how a man is accepted by God. He is dealing with the issue of how it can be that unrighteous people can be accepted by a righteous God.
James is talking about something else. He is dealing with hypocrisy in the church.
How do you tell the difference between somebody who claims to be a Christian but isn’t, and someone who claims to be a Christian and is? James 2:14 “14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”
14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
James answer is clear. “Faith brings forth the fruit of holiness.” So faith and obedience demonstrates a person to be a believer.
We can stay in this passage to demonstration a judicial understanding of justification.
Can just a publicly stated faith demonstrate a person to really be a Christian? A claimed faith that shows no reality. James is not talking about how a man is saved. James is talking about how you know a real Christian from a false one.
James is concerned with what he calls dead faith. James 2:26 “26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”
26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
Dead faith he is referring to a faith which is empty or hollow. It doesn’t have a living reality. There is a verbal profession, but there’s no reality of life in the heart of the believer.
Summarized with a story of Abraham
Summarized with a story of Abraham
In Romans 4 Paul tells the story of Abraham in order to prove justification by faith alone.
1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. 13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
If James was wanting to prove something other than justification by faith he would want to avoid this story.. Genesis 15:6 “6 And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”
6 And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
So what are we to make of James 2:21 “21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?”
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
Is James contradicting himself when he speaks of Abraham being made righteous years before Isaac was born? James 2:23 “23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”
23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
No, James is talking about Abraham’s demonstration that he does belong to God
James and Paul are in agreement because they are writing what the Spirit wants us to know.
James and Paul are in agreement because they are writing what the Spirit wants us to know.
Paul speaks about obedience as a result of faith as well.
Paul teaches the same truth that James is emphasizing. Romans 3:31 “31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.”
31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.
We will find these two truth together in Eph 2:8 “8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” as we continue to Eph 2:10 “10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
So we disagree with the false claim that those of us who believe justification is judicial do not believe we are “changed inwardly”
We can agree with Martin Luther on this “Christians are not made righteous in doing righteous things, but being now made righteous by faith in Christ, they do righteous things.
We make a distinction between justification (which makes us righteous) and sanctification because the Bible does
We make a distinction between justification (which makes us righteous) and sanctification because the Bible does
1 Cor 1:30 “30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
The distinction is seen clearly in Romans 6.
1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is dead is freed from sin. 8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Grace doesn’t give us a license to sin. 6:1-2
We now walk in newness of life. v.4
We are dead in sin so we are now free from bondage v.4,16
Our lives will not be marked by fruits of obedience. v.17-18
Sanctification is a result of being justified. Romans 6:22 “22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”
22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Let us walk back into the story of Luke 18
Let us walk back into the story of Luke 18
1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. 28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. 31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. 35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
Pharisee demonstrates the formative view of justification
Pharisee demonstrates the formative view of justification
The belief that justification can be earned by our good behavior and avoiding wrong actions.
Stephanie loves a good court trail. This made is defending himself in court.
In negatives; I am no extortioner, no unjust man, no adulterer, nor yet as this Publican.
In positives; I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I possess
Justification is an act of God’s grace, wherein he pardons all our sins, and accepts us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone.
1 Peter 5:5 “5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
The Pharisee did not humble himself before God and as a result will not be justified / declared righteous.
The publican leaves justified.
The publican leaves justified.
Luke 18:14 “14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
He did not have time to earn his salvation but he was able to declare righteous as the free gift of God.
His testimony will be that of the man on the cross with Christ. “The man on the middle cross said I could come.” God declared me righteous because of the death of His son in my place.
Imputation Romans 4:5 “5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
The 5 types are as follows (in order from accurate to least accurate):
Imputed Righteousness: God accredits all His righteousness to the believer up front.
Infused Righteousness: God gives His righteousness to His followers little by little as a reward for their obedience.
Joint Righteousness: The believer does his best and Christ makes up the rest.
Enabled Righteousness: Christ’s atonement enables or empowers believers to keep the commandments and obtain their own worthiness.
Self Righteousness: Righteousness can be obtained without Jesus.
A great transaction was made for the publican this day.
A great transaction was made for the publican this day.
Romans 4:7-8 “7 Saying, Blessed are they (whose iniquities are forgiven) justified, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.” (lay a charge to him)
7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
Impute implies a transaction. / in this IT community it might help to think of it as import
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ADAM TO MAN ROMANS 5:12 “12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”
12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
MAN TO JESUS 2 CORINTHIANS 5:21 “21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
JESUS TO BELIEVERS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:30 “30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Conclusion
Conclusion
Someday we will stand before God. We will enter declared righteous (justified) because the righteousness of Christ had been imputed to our account by our faith in Him
or
We will stand before him having justified our lives in our own eyes and experience the wrath of God for all eternity.
THIS IS THE MOMENT IMPORTANT DECESION YOU OR I WILL EVER MAKE
Bibliography
Nathan Busenitz, The Substance of Sola Fide: Justification Defended from Scripture in the Writings of the Reformers
John Bunyan, A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and Publican., vol. 2 (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2006), 222.