Faith and Justification: Devotion for Thursday, January 9, 2020

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Devotion for Thursday January 9 2020

Topic: Faith and Justification

Text: Acts 13:38 – 41

Anyone who repents from his/her sins always has the concern of justification hence the need to learn assurance of salvation. Here, Paul assures his listeners that it is only through Jesus Christ we can obtain a complete justification; for by Him a complete atonement was made for our sin.

There are two things we have to note in our text.

1. That through this Man, who died and rose again, is preached unto them the forgiveness of sins.

2. It is only through Christ that those who believe in Him are justified from all things; from all the guilt and stain of sin, from which they could not be justified by the Law of Moses.

Presently, many still see justification as through our personal efforts. It is not so! If we believe in Jesus as the Messiah, accept Him and His sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary by faith, He did for us what the law could never do; justify us before God. The law could not bring peace. It is by Jesus Christ we obtain a complete justification; for by Him a complete atonement was made for sin. Paul ended with a warning (Acts 13:40, 41).

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We should take this warning to heart because though they were meant to come upon impenitent sinners, they are designed to awaken us to beware lest it come upon us. Have you accepted Jesus as your Saviour?

Food for Thought: Our justification is based on the work of Christ at the Cross of Calvary. How much do you appreciate this?

Memory verse: Romans 3:28

Prayer: Lord, as you have justified me, help me to remain same in Jesus name. 

God, Who Justifies

GOD, WHO JUSTIFIES                                  Monday March 23, 2015

Text: Romans 8:31 – 39                                    Memory verse: v 33

Verses 33 – 35 of our text contain a string of questions, tending to show the safety of the state of those who have believed the Gospel of the grace of God. This expression, “Who shall bring a charge against God's elect” (Romans 8:33) is a language of law, and it means, who shall accuse, or condemn, or so charge with crime before the tribunal of God as to cause their condemnation? The chosen of God are dear to him; and as he purposed to save them, he will do it in such a way that none can bring against them a charge that would condemn them. God, “Has pardoned them, and admitted them to his favour; and pronounced them just in his sight. It would be absurd to suppose that he would again condemn them. The fact that he has justified them is, therefore, a strong proof that they will be saved” as expressed by Albert Barnes.

God justifies us. Our own righteousness cannot even justify us. This should encourage us. Most of our actions and behaviours are criticized by people just because they feel that what we do is not justified. This shouldn’t make us to lose heart over critics of our lives and action. Are people critical about your faith and Christianity? Let not your heart be troubled. God has the final say.

Food for Thought: Isaiah 50:8, 9

Prayer: God, help me to live well so I will be justified on Judgment Day.