Justification

It has been said that justification is the article by which the church is standing or falling. This statement is usually attributed to Martin Luther, whose …

We possess Christ’s righteousness, not because he hands over some commodity to us, but because we are united to him.

Union with Christ emphasizes that we are justified by faith alone in a Person—through whom we bear the fruit of holiness and good works.

When linked to the gospel, original sin is good news because it renders us helpless, unable to alleviate our condemnation, and ready to lean upon …