Justification

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This paper begins with a definition of justification, both from the author's point of view and from a scholarly point of view, and then goes on to take a look at the concept of justification as explained by the biblical character, Paul. The paper then describes how one achieves justification and the consequences of justification, as well as how it can be sustained and how it is an ongoing process.

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Definition of Justification
The Basis of Justification
The Means of Justification
The Results of Justification
Permanency
Time Factors

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"Some scholars have defined justified by means of translation from the original Hebrew and Greek languages, as the term occurs in the Bible (Agape Press). In Hebrew, "zakah" is translated as being clear, clean or pure. "Tsadeq" is to be just or righteous. In Greek, "dikaioo" is translated as showing a person to be righteous, or to declare righteous, while dikaioma is an ordinance or sentence of acquittal. "Dikaiosis" is a Greek work meaning the act of pronouncing righteous, or again an acquittal. It is interesting to note that none of these terms refer to the act of making a person righteous. Rather, justification as defined above is the act of declaring what is already righteous. Justification then refers to the consequence of Christ's death. Christ's righteousness is used as a substitute for sinful human nature (Romans 4:6-8)."

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