Results of justification

The results of justification

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

Romans 5:1–2 ESV

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

See also Ro 8:30; Tt 3:7

Assurance of forgiveness

Ro 5:9; Eph 1:13–14

Knowing Jesus Christ and participating in his resurrection

Philippians 3:10–11 ESV

that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

See also Ro 6:5

Freedom from condemnation

Romans 8:31–34 ESV

What then shall we say 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 with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

See also Ro 8:1–4; Ga 3:13–14

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 Ro 3:20–22; 1 Co 1:30

Justification must lead to good works

James 2:24 ESV

You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

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