Justified by Faith in Christ (WSC #86)

Introduction

I. What is Justification?

Shorter Catechism Question #33: Justification is an act of God's free 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.

II. What is Faith?

Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation, as He is offered to us in the gospel. Heb. 10:39; Jn. 1:12; Isa. 26:3-4; Phil. 3:9; Gal. 2:16.

A. Receiving

B. Resting (Gal. 3:2)

C. Believing

Conclusion