Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words: [ A-1,Noun,G1347, dikaiosis ] - Justification:
denotes the act of pronouncing righteous, justification, acquittal;" its precise meaning is determined by that of the verb dikaioo, "to justify". It is used twice in the Ep. to the Romans, and there alone in the NT, signifying the establishment of a person as just by acquittal from guilt.
In Romans 4:25 the phrase "for our justification," is, lit., "because of our justification" (parallel to the preceding clause "for our trespasses," i.e., because of trespasses committed), and means, not with a view to our "justification," but because all that was necessary on God's part for our "justification" had been effected in the death of Christ. On this account He was raised from the dead. The propitiation being perfect and complete, His resurrection was the confirmatory counterpart.
In Romans 5:18, "justification of life" means "justification which results in life"
Romans 5:21). That God "justifies" the believing sinner on the ground of Christ's death, involves His free gift of life.
KJV Dictionary Definition: justification
In theology, remission of sin and absolution from guilt and punishment; or an act of free grace by which God pardons the sinner and accepts him as righteous, on account of the atonement of Christ.
(MY NOTE: Vines bible dictionary definition of justification is ""acquittal from guilt of trespasses committed "" and is given based on Faith alone placed in Jesus sin atoning death. Making the believer perfect/sinless & places them in a right standing before the Father, confirmed by Jesus resurrection!
MY NOTE: KJV Dictionary Definition of justification is ""remission of sin, guilt & sins levied punishment/full sin Pardon! Given by the grace of God & placed in right standing with the Father, being declared Righteous by Faith place in Jesus sin atoning death.
Summery:
At Justification = Salvation/Christ's Holy Spirit baptism. God judicially declares the sinner Righteous. Based on the sinners Faith in Christ's obedient (Rom 5:19) sin atoning work.
Justification begins with God's free gift of grace - Rom 3:24, 25, 4:16, 5:1-2, 15, Eph 2:5 & 8. Grace is accessed/received by faith Rom 3:22, 5,1, Gal 3:6. 8 23, 24.
Rom 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
(MY NOTE: Jesus is the JUSTIFIER. He our Creator/Savior/Advocate & final Judge: Judicially pronouncing/declaration of the sinner's ""acquittal from guilt"" being made righteous/placed into a right standing with the Father. Based solely on FAITH, no Cain like, self-works are applicable. RIGHTEOUSNESS is (by faith) imputed: Rom 4:11, 22, 23, 24, Rom 5:13, Gal 3:6 Ja 2:23, a GIFT given thru FAITH: Rom 4:5 & 5:17-18. No self-works involved Eph 2:9)
Justified by Faith, not works
The following posted verses are a direct C&P from the AMP Bible. Their translators placed the [brackets] of emphasis, not me.
Rom 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin].
Rom 3:28 For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]
Rom 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we have peace with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Gal 2:16 yet we know that a man is not [e]justified [and placed in right standing with God] by works of the Law, but [only] through faith in [God’s beloved Son,] Christ Jesus. And even we [as Jews] have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the Law. By observing the Law no one will ever be justified [declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty].
Gal 3:11 Now it is clear that no one is justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing] before God by the Law, for “The righteous (the just, the upright) shall live by faith.
Gal 3:24 with the result that the Law has become our tutor and our disciplinarian to guide us to Christ, so that we may be [c]justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with God] by faith.
All praise, glory & honor belong to out Great God & Savior Jesus the Christ. He accomplished/finished ALL the Work need to conquer sin & death. All that remains is to TRUST HIM! Amen
denotes the act of pronouncing righteous, justification, acquittal;" its precise meaning is determined by that of the verb dikaioo, "to justify". It is used twice in the Ep. to the Romans, and there alone in the NT, signifying the establishment of a person as just by acquittal from guilt.
In Romans 4:25 the phrase "for our justification," is, lit., "because of our justification" (parallel to the preceding clause "for our trespasses," i.e., because of trespasses committed), and means, not with a view to our "justification," but because all that was necessary on God's part for our "justification" had been effected in the death of Christ. On this account He was raised from the dead. The propitiation being perfect and complete, His resurrection was the confirmatory counterpart.
In Romans 5:18, "justification of life" means "justification which results in life"
Romans 5:21). That God "justifies" the believing sinner on the ground of Christ's death, involves His free gift of life.
KJV Dictionary Definition: justification
In theology, remission of sin and absolution from guilt and punishment; or an act of free grace by which God pardons the sinner and accepts him as righteous, on account of the atonement of Christ.
(MY NOTE: Vines bible dictionary definition of justification is ""acquittal from guilt of trespasses committed "" and is given based on Faith alone placed in Jesus sin atoning death. Making the believer perfect/sinless & places them in a right standing before the Father, confirmed by Jesus resurrection!
MY NOTE: KJV Dictionary Definition of justification is ""remission of sin, guilt & sins levied punishment/full sin Pardon! Given by the grace of God & placed in right standing with the Father, being declared Righteous by Faith place in Jesus sin atoning death.
Summery:
At Justification = Salvation/Christ's Holy Spirit baptism. God judicially declares the sinner Righteous. Based on the sinners Faith in Christ's obedient (Rom 5:19) sin atoning work.
Justification begins with God's free gift of grace - Rom 3:24, 25, 4:16, 5:1-2, 15, Eph 2:5 & 8. Grace is accessed/received by faith Rom 3:22, 5,1, Gal 3:6. 8 23, 24.
Rom 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
(MY NOTE: Jesus is the JUSTIFIER. He our Creator/Savior/Advocate & final Judge: Judicially pronouncing/declaration of the sinner's ""acquittal from guilt"" being made righteous/placed into a right standing with the Father. Based solely on FAITH, no Cain like, self-works are applicable. RIGHTEOUSNESS is (by faith) imputed: Rom 4:11, 22, 23, 24, Rom 5:13, Gal 3:6 Ja 2:23, a GIFT given thru FAITH: Rom 4:5 & 5:17-18. No self-works involved Eph 2:9)
Justified by Faith, not works
The following posted verses are a direct C&P from the AMP Bible. Their translators placed the [brackets] of emphasis, not me.
Rom 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin].
Rom 3:28 For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]
Rom 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we have peace with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Gal 2:16 yet we know that a man is not [e]justified [and placed in right standing with God] by works of the Law, but [only] through faith in [God’s beloved Son,] Christ Jesus. And even we [as Jews] have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the Law. By observing the Law no one will ever be justified [declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty].
Gal 3:11 Now it is clear that no one is justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing] before God by the Law, for “The righteous (the just, the upright) shall live by faith.
Gal 3:24 with the result that the Law has become our tutor and our disciplinarian to guide us to Christ, so that we may be [c]justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with God] by faith.
All praise, glory & honor belong to out Great God & Savior Jesus the Christ. He accomplished/finished ALL the Work need to conquer sin & death. All that remains is to TRUST HIM! Amen
