Justification by Faith Alone

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INTRODUCTION

The plan of salvation has to do with the fact that we remain in Christ and He abides in us, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing “ John 15:5

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• Explain the meaning of the following statement:

"Faith and works go together,How do they go together?

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What is justice?What does the works by the law mean?What is faith?What does believe mean?What does the Faith of Jesus mean?

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Is it right to be happy for the death of Christ on the cross of Calvary? Explain your answer

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Problem Statement:How are the justification, sanctification, and faith related in the plan of salvation?

INTRODUCTION• Expected Learning:

Explain the plan of salvation through justification and sanctification by faith and decide to walk with Christ with reverence.

OUTLINE

I. Know: Explain the meaning of the process of justification

II. Feel: The interaction between God and man through faith

III. Do: Walk with God in the process of sanctification

a. Justification - Imputed Justice

I. THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST

What does “live in Christ” mean to Paul?“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Rom. 8:1

Being in Christ, is to accept Christ as our substitute, it is Christ who gives us his righteousness, gives us his forgiveness, saves us from death, erases our sins and gives us the right to enter to heaven.

a. JJustification - Imputed Justice

I. THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST

a. Faith, channel of a relationship

II. INTERACTION: GOD AND THE BELIEVER

What does “being justified by faith in Christ mean?“And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith” Fil 3:9

Faith is the means by which we cling to Christ and on his works in our favor. We are not justified by our faith, but by the faithfulness of Christ to us which, we claim by faith. Then God gives us His imputed and imparted righteousness

a. Faith, channel of a relationship

II. INTERACTION: GOD AND THE BELIEVER

a. Sanctification - Provided Justice

III. CHRIST IN THE BELIEVER

•What does “Christ lives in me” mean to Paul?“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal 2:20

Christ in the believer is the imparted righteousness of Christ in the believer; it is the process of sanctification, it is to walk with God, it reveals our suitability for heaven. This walk is feeding on the word of God, pray and share salvation with others.

a. Sanctification - Provided Justice

III. CHRIST IN THE BELIEVER

REFLECTION

•How are the justification, sanctification, and faith in the plan

of salvation?Salvation through justification and sanctification is carried through the channel established by God: Faith

CONCLUSION• Mathematically we can illustrate: "A line is a sum of points, “written with a pen by the

teacher. Thus we can say, sanctification is a sum of justifications made by the author and finisher of our faith: Jesus

CONCLUSION• Explain the concept of being “in

Christ”.• Explain the concept of “Christ in

us”.

CONCLUSION• What have we learned today?• In justification we are given the right to be

in the kingdom.• In justification God and man interact

through faith.• In sanctification our expertise to be in the

kingdom is revealed• What can we do now with what we learned?

CONCLUSION

Find a list of hymns that speak of the joy of our redemption. Memorize and sing for your private devotion and before others.

Elaborado por:•Mag. Alfredo Padilla Chávez, Lic. Abel Apaza RomeroUniversidad Peruana Unión – Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Educación•Escríbenos para recibir semanalmente este material a: apadilla88@hotmail.com•Visite:https://gramadal.wordpress.comwww.escuelasabaticavirtual.tkLIMA – PERÚ