In v25-26, Paul continues to explain what “justification” is. Justification puts God in an awkward, apparent tension of being unjust in which God can only be vindicated if Jesus was, in fact, offered as a propitiation sacrifice. A vindicated God is a God who is worthy of our worship and our full devotion. I. Justification…
Paul continues to explain what “justification” is, and what it costs, and what are the implications for believers in Jesus of living in freedom. Justification is founded upon a redemption which is free for all believers. Justification was paid for by the immeasurably valuable two halves of redemption:a.Jesus’ passive obedienceb.Jesus’ active obedience Justification and Freedom…