We explain justification simply as the acceptance with…
“We explain justification simply as the acceptance with which God receives us into his favor as righteous men. And we say that it consists in the remission of sins and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Justification is God's gracious acceptance, granting righteousness through Christ’s at and the forgiveness of sins.
In simple terms: God declares us righteous by Christ’s work, not our own.
Trust in Christ’s righteousness for salvation.
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When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal study
- confessional teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “righteous” before God?
- How does this view affect daily moral choices?
Interpretations differ on how faith and works interact.