Results of justification

The results of justification

Peace with God, access to his presence and the hope of his glory

Romans 5:1–2 NIV

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.

See also Tt 3:7; Ro 8:30

Assurance of forgiveness

Ro 5:9; Eph 1:13–14

Knowing Jesus Christ and participating in his resurrection

Philippians 3:10–11 NIV

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

See also Ro 6:5

Freedom from condemnation

Romans 8:31–34 NIV

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.

See also Ga 3:13–14; Ro 8:1–4

Freedom from domination by sin

Ro 6:14; Ro 6:17–18

Adoption into God’s family

See also Ro 8:15–17; Ga 4:6–7

Righteousness in the sight of God

Ro 5:17; Php 3:8–9

See also 1 Co 1:30; Ro 3:20–22

Justification must lead to good works

James 2:24 NIV

You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.

See also Ro 6:15–18; Ga 5:13–16; Jas 2:14–26