Gospel 101 Bible Study

Recap for JUSTIFY "justify"


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   Theme: "justify"
   The theme "justify" was chosen as the fifth theme because before a just God can allow us into His presence, we must be perfect -- just as He is perfect. The term "justify" is just one of many manifestations of what we receive when God imputes to us "righteousness". Therefore, most of the verses used in this study pertain to the overarching term "righteousness".


Pick a verse to study, preferably in sequence, and follow the instructions provided.
Trail 01   Perhaps the most familiar verses regarding "justification"   Press on...
Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness (tsedeq) for his name's sake. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified (dikaioo) by faith , we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Trail 02   The verses in this lesson are the first occurances of "justification" in the Old and New Testament.   Press on...
Genesis 6:9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just (tsaddiyq) man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. Matthew 1:19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just (dikaios) man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Trail 03   The verses in this lesson are prophecy about "justification" fulfilled   Press on...
Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just (tsaddiyq) shall live by his faith. Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness (dikaiosune) of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just (dikaios) shall live by faith.
Trail 04   Representative verses from the chapters that have the most references on the theme "justify"   Press on...
Psalms 119:40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness (tsdaqah). Romans 3:22 Even the righteousness (dikaiosune) of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Trail 05   Verses that have been cross referenced in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge from verses with same theme (justify) in same testament.   Press on...
Hosea 14:9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just (tsaddiyq) shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth ( dikaioo ) the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness (dikaiosune).
Trail 06   The verses in this lesson are among the best of the remaining verses that have references to the current theme "justify"   Press on...
Job 29:14 I put on righteousness (tsedeq), and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem. Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness (dikaiosune) and true holiness.

Prepared by William C. Barman for George Young Memorial United Methodist Church -- Palm Harbor, FL on 7/2/04; 3:57:38 PM