The Truth of the Gospel - Justification -Gal 2-15-21---1. INTRODUCTION---2. JUSTIFICATION IS AN ACT WHERE GOD ACCEPTS US AS RIGHTEOUS -v19-21---a. Our righteousness comes from Christ's death. v21--Rom 5-19. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, -so also by one Man's obedience many will be made righteous.--2 Cor 5-21. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, -that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.---b. Our requirement to live a righteous life is grounded in our justification.-i. Justification frees us from the rule of the law. v19-ii. Justification joins us to Christ's death and resurrection. v20--- Believers, turn away from sin's temptation and subdue it.---3. JUSTIFICATION IS AN ACT OF GOD'S GRACE -v20-21---a. Justified by Christ's death because of Christ's love. v20-b. Justified by Christ's death because of God's grace. v21--- Believers, thank God we are justified unconditionally.---4. JUSTIFICATION IS RECEIVED BY FAITH IN CHRIST ALONE -v15-18---a. Not by success in law compliance, but by faith in Christ only. v16-b. Not for the Jews only, but also for the Gentiles. v15-16-c. Not sinful to abandon law compliance as the basis of acceptance. v17-18--- Believers, trust in Christ for your eternal security.-- Unbelievers and seekers, pin your hope of salvation on Christ alone.---5. CONCLUSION

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