Righteousness provided.
Righteousness of God defined — not the character of
God nor self-righteousness of man.
a. Justification by faith explained, 3:21-31
DEFINITION: Justification is the act of God that declares
a sinner righteous by faith on the merit of
Christ’s sacrifice. It is the addition of the righteousness
of Christ as well as the subtraction of sins.
Propitiation — “mercy seat” (Hebrews 9:5)
Redemption —to pay a price for deliverance
Propitiation is toward God.
Redemption is toward sin.
b. Justification by faith illustrated, 4:1-25
(Demonstration — Abraham and David)