Gold Tried in the Fire - Robert J. Wieland
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for a moment <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ologians' terms, it is both<br />
forensic and effective, both legal and practical. It is<br />
not produced by any act or work of our own. "God<br />
shows that he himself is righteous and that he puts<br />
right [justifies] everyone who believes <strong>in</strong> Jesus."<br />
Romans 3:26, TEV. Justification is a "free gift<br />
[that] came upon all men" by <strong>the</strong> sacrifice of one,<br />
that is, Christ." Romans 5:18. We are "justified<br />
freely by his grace through <strong>the</strong> redemption that is<br />
<strong>in</strong> Christ Jesus." Romans 3:24 (Emphasis<br />
supplied). He even "justifieth <strong>the</strong> ungodly" Romans<br />
4:5 and He accomplishes this mighty feat "through<br />
his blood." Ephesians 1:7. It is a delicious<br />
experience to know <strong>in</strong> your <strong>in</strong>most soul that "if<br />
God is for us, who can be aga<strong>in</strong>st us? ... Who will<br />
accuse God's chosen people? God himself declares<br />
<strong>the</strong>m not guilty [justifies <strong>the</strong>m]!" Romans 8:31, 33,<br />
TEV.<br />
What Justification Meant <strong>in</strong> Bible Times<br />
If we don't let <strong>the</strong>ologians and commentators<br />
confuse us with difficult terms, Scripture alone will<br />
<strong>in</strong>terpret Scripture so we can understand it easily.<br />
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