Deep Dive into Justifcation Made Plain (Romans 3:24) by Charles SpurgeonJustification is a legal or forensic term, meaning to be declared "not guilty" or "righteous" in a court of law. However, unlike earthly tribunals that can only justify the innocent, divine justification presents a profound paradox: God declares humans, who are universally "proved guilty" of sin, to be righteous. This is a feat impossible for any human system.This unique divine justification is achieved through Christ's redemption and a "marvelous doctrine of the changing of places." In this divine exchange, Jesus Christ, who is righteous, willingly takes the sinner's place. He assumes their sins and endures the full punishment they deserved, ensuring the "penalty has been all paid." In return, the sinner receives Christ's righteousness, a process called imputation, where Christ's perfect righteousness is credited to them. God consents to this arrangement, viewing the justified sinner "as if he were Christ" and accepting them "as if he were My only-begotten Son" with the same love.Justification is an immediate event that occurs the very moment a repenting sinner believes in Christ. It is a complete pardon where all sins are removed, and the believer is made righteous and meritorious. Importantly, it is irreversible: once Christ has paid the debt, it is paid forever, and God does not retract this final pardon. This permanent state provides profound peace with God and absolute freedom from condemnation, making the justified individual as acceptable to God as glorified spirits in heaven. This doctrine is foundational to Holy Writ and is professed by all Protestant churches.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

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