The definition of "Justification"

[Godlovesmetwo]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

 

[chevyontheriver]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

You do know that there are multiple definitions of justification, right?

Theology is all about speaking different languages using the same words with different meanings.

 

[jimmyjimmy]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

Yes. It's also close to the definition of double imputation.

Double Imputation is a doctrine related to Justification, which views the concept of imputation as applying both to Christ and believers. On the one hand, our sins are imputed to Christ who bore them on the cross. On the other hand, Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers whereby they are seen by God as cloaked in the righteousness of Christ. Justification, in this view, is based on Christ's propitiatory sacrifice as well as his personal righteousness imputed to believers, not any righteousness inherent or infused in man.

Double imputation | Theopedia

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

You do know that there are multiple definitions of justification, right?

No. I'm just trying to get it clear in my head, what it is.

 

[jimmyjimmy]

When I was a lad, many moons ago, people would say that justification = "just as if I never sinned".

Union with Christ. That's our only hope.

 

[Stancet]

Justification is a legal term. To obey the law means you are just. To be justified means that a case has been given to the judge that proves you are not guilty. In the Christian sense, nothing can justify us, except the blood of Jesus which cleanses us and justifies us before God.

 

[Serving Zion]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

Good summary, provided the mechanism of Christ's Atoning Sacrifice is coherent.

 

[chevyontheriver]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

I searched for where this exact statement was used and I got two very divergent uses. One was from 'pope Michael', a guy in Kansas who does think he is actually the pope. The other was a Protestant of some variety. Other uses I didn't look up. As a definition, it's at least out and about.

I appreciate that it includes removing guilt and penalty of sin while imputing righteousness, not merely imputing righteousness.

A much longer 'definition' is in the Catechism of the Catholic Church from paragraphs 1987 to 2029, as found here: Catechism of the Catholic Church - PART 3 SECTION 1 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 2

Here's a nutshell:
2017 The grace of the Holy Spirit confers upon us the righteousness of God. Uniting us by faith and Baptism to the Passion and Resurrection of Christ, the Spirit makes us sharers in his life.
2018 Like conversion, justification has two aspects. Moved by grace, man turns toward God and away from sin, and so accepts forgiveness and righteousness from on high.
2019 Justification includes the remission of sins, sanctification, and the renewal of the inner man.
2020 Justification has been merited for us by the Passion of Christ. It is granted us through Baptism. It conforms us to the righteousness of God, who justifies us. It has for its goal the glory of God and of Christ, and the gift of eternal life. It is the most excellent work of God's mercy.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

Here's a nutshell:
2017 The grace of the Holy Spirit confers upon us the righteousness of God. Uniting us by faith and Baptism to the Passion and Resurrection of Christ, the Spirit makes us sharers in his life.
2018 Like conversion, justification has two aspects. Moved by grace, man turns toward God and away from sin, and so accepts forgiveness and righteousness from on high.
2019 Justification includes the remission of sins, sanctification, and the renewal of the inner man.
2020 Justification has been merited for us by the Passion of Christ. It is granted us through Baptism. It conforms us to the righteousness of God, who justifies us. It has for its goal the glory of God and of Christ, and the gift of eternal life. It is the most excellent work of God's mercy.

Thanks. I only bought one last week. (the CCC book)

 

[chevyontheriver]

Thanks. I only bought one last week. (the CCC book)

I buy them secondhand at used bookstores and give them to the couples we help with marriage preparation.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

I buy them secondhand at used bookstores and give them to the couples we help with marriage preparation.

You are a Catholic in action. God. Bless.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

How do we know we are justified then? Can we prove it?

 

[Serving Zion]

How do we know we are justified then? Can we prove it?

There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but the spirit.

He gave Ephesians 2:9 and Romans 2:17 to me for you, I assume He will speak to you in those.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but the spirit.

He gave Ephesians 2:9 and Romans 2:17 to me for you, I assume He will speak to you in those.

Doesn't want us to get a big head then.

 

[JIMINZ]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

In every instance found in the Old and New Testaments, the words.

Justify
Justified
Justifying
Justification

All, without exception have the words rendered the same.

HEBREW
H6663
צדק
tsâdaq
tsaw-dak'
A primitive root; to be (causatively make) right (in a moral or forensic sense): - cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just (-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be, turn to) righteous (-ness).

GREEK
G1344
δικαιόω
dikaioō
dik-ah-yo'-o
From G1342; to render (that is, show or regard as) just or innocent: - free, justify (-ier), be righteous.

G1342
δίκαιος
dikaios
dik'-ah-yos
From G1349; equitable (in character or act); by implication innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively): - just, meet, right (-eous).

G1349
δίκη
dikē
dee'-kay
Probably from G1166; right (as self evident), that is, justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution): - judgment, punish, vengeance.

G1166
δεικνύω
deiknuō
dike-noo'-o
A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show (literally or figuratively): - shew.

G1347
δικαίωσις
dikaiōsis
dik-ah'-yo-sis
From G1344; acquittal (for Christ’s sake): - justification.
Take note, G1347 goes back to G1344

It must be understood however, Justification takes place in, through, during Salvation, it is part and parcel of Salvation along with our Sanctification.

Our Justification, and Sanctification are not separate events in a Christians life, they are only found in Salvation and Baptism.

Mar 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.


Sanctify
Sanctified
Sanctification

Again every instance in both Old and New Testaments, the rendering is the same.

HEBREW
H6942
קדשׁ
qâdash
kaw-dash'
A primitive root; to be (causatively make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally): - appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy (-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify (-ied one, self), X wholly.

GREEK
G37
ἁγιάζω
hagiazō
hag-ee-ad'-zo
From G40; to make holy, that is, (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate: - hallow, be holy, sanctify.

G40
ἅγιος
hagios
hag'-ee-os
From ἅγος hagos (an awful thing) compare G53, sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated): - (most) holy (one, thing), saint.

G53
ἁγνός
hagnos
hag-nos'
From the same as G40; properly clean, that is, (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect: - chaste, clean, pure.

G38
ἁγιασμός
hagiasmos
hag-ee-as-mos'
From G37; properly purification, that is, (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier: - holiness, sanctification.
Again as above with Justification take note G38 goes back to G37.

Two more words go along with those which take place during Salvation

1) Justification
2) Sanctification

3) Redemption
4) Reconciliation

Be Blessed

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

In every instance found in the Old and New Testaments, the words.

Justify
Justified
Justifying
Justification

All, without exception have the words rendered the same.

HEBREW
H6663
צדק
tsâdaq
tsaw-dak'
A primitive root; to be (causatively make) right (in a moral or forensic sense): - cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just (-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be, turn to) righteous (-ness).

GREEK
G1344
δικαιόω
dikaioō
dik-ah-yo'-o
From G1342; to render (that is, show or regard as) just or innocent: - free, justify (-ier), be righteous.

G1342
δίκαιος
dikaios
dik'-ah-yos
From G1349; equitable (in character or act); by implication innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively): - just, meet, right (-eous).

G1349
δίκη
dikē
dee'-kay
Probably from G1166; right (as self evident), that is, justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution): - judgment, punish, vengeance.

G1166
δεικνύω
deiknuō
dike-noo'-o
A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show (literally or figuratively): - shew.

G1347
δικαίωσις
dikaiōsis
dik-ah'-yo-sis
From G1344; acquittal (for Christ’s sake): - justification.
Take note, G1347 goes back to G1344

It must be understood however, Justification takes place in, through, during Salvation, it is part and parcel of Salvation along with our Sanctification.

Our Justification, and Sanctification are not separate events in a Christians life, they are only found in Salvation and Baptism.

Mar 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.


Sanctify
Sanctified
Sanctification

Again every instance in both Old and New Testaments, the rendering is the same.

HEBREW
H6942
קדשׁ
qâdash
kaw-dash'
A primitive root; to be (causatively make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally): - appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy (-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify (-ied one, self), X wholly.

GREEK
G37
ἁγιάζω
hagiazō
hag-ee-ad'-zo
From G40; to make holy, that is, (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate: - hallow, be holy, sanctify.

G40
ἅγιος
hagios
hag'-ee-os
From ἅγος hagos (an awful thing) compare G53, sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated): - (most) holy (one, thing), saint.

G53
ἁγνός
hagnos
hag-nos'
From the same as G40; properly clean, that is, (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect: - chaste, clean, pure.

G38
ἁγιασμός
hagiasmos
hag-ee-as-mos'
From G37; properly purification, that is, (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier: - holiness, sanctification.
Again as above with Justification take note G38 goes back to G37.

Two more words go along with those which take place during Salvation

1) Justification
2) Sanctification

3) Redemption
4) Reconciliation

Be Blessed

Its all Greek to me. Well most of it.

 

[def]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

One cannot understand justification by itself, it has to relate to something, and that something is the New Covenant.

I suggest you study the New Covenant, and when you understand the New Covenant, you will understand justification.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

One cannot understand justification by itself, it has to relate to something, and that something is the New Covenant.

I suggest you study the New Covenant, and when you understand the New Covenant, you will understand justification.

(from wiki) too simple?
The Christian view of the New Covenant is a new relationship between God and humans mediated by Jesus which necessarily includes all people,[14] both Jews and Gentiles, upon sincere declaration that one believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and God. The New Covenant also breaks the generational curse of the original sin on all children of Adam if they believe in Jesus Christ, after people are judged for their own sins, which is expected to happen with the second arrival of Jesus Christ.

 

[mark kennedy]

Is the following definition of "Justification" adequate?

In Christian theology, justification is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice

Justification (dikaiosis [dikaivwsi"]) is connected linguistically with righteousness (dikaiosune [dikaiosuvnh]); in the first century it is clear that all the words with this root were concerned with conformity to a standard of right. And in Scripture itis not too much to say that righteousness is basically a legal term. The law that mattered was, of course, the law of God, so that righteousness signified conformity to the law of God. (Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Justification)
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Justification is a legal word indicating the believer is declared righteous. God is not just simply dismissing offenses, there is a process by which a person is actually made righteous. Justification starts the sanctification process not complete until the resurrection, the redemption of the purchase price.

When you hear the gospel it's the result of God bringing you under conviction regarding sin, that's an essential part of the gospel. Then you believe and receive the Holy Spirit of promise and something miraculous happens, your born again. That new nature is the righteousness of God in Christ except it is still in conflict with the old nature (see Rom. 6).

Justification isn't just God forgiving past offenses, it is, but it starts a process by which the believer is made holy which is near and dear to God, to us and essential to our salvation. You will be 100% the righteousness of God in Christ or you will face the lake of fire, there is no third option. At first, God calls things that are not as if they were, God is not imagining this, God is promising this to us through faith in Christ. Before Adam sinned, before the foundation of the world, the Son promised to deliver us before the Father righteous, holy and perfect, he will keep that promise. At conversion we start that process by receiving the gospel by faith, that's justification, an essential but not final step in the process.

The final step is the resurrection, then and only then are we delivered perfectly righteous and holy to the Father.

Maranatha!

Grace and peace,
Mark

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

You will be 100% the righteousness of God in Christ or you will face the lake of fire, there is no third option

no Purgatory eh