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Why Will You Go to Why Will You Go to Heaven? Heaven? (Acts 13:38-39 NKJV) (Acts 13:38-39 NKJV) “”Therefore let it be known to “”Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; {39} “and forgiveness of sins; {39} “and by Him everyone who believes is by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from justified from all things from which you could not be justified which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.” by the law of Moses.”

Why Will You Go to Heaven? n (Acts 13:38-39 NKJV) “”Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness

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Why Will You Go to Heaven?Why Will You Go to Heaven?

(Acts 13:38-39 NKJV) “”Therefore let it be (Acts 13:38-39 NKJV) “”Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; {39} “and by Him everyone who sins; {39} “and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.”of Moses.”

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The Foundation of Justification is the CrossThe Foundation of Justification is the Cross

Why did Jesus die on the cross? Why did Jesus die on the cross? (Col 1:19-22) (Col 1:19-22)

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The Foundation of Justification is the CrossThe Foundation of Justification is the Cross

Why did Jesus die on the cross? Why did Jesus die on the cross? (Col 1:19-22) (Col 1:19-22)

How did He become “sin for us?” How did He become “sin for us?” (2 Cor 5:20-21) (2 Cor 5:20-21)

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The Foundation of Justification is the CrossThe Foundation of Justification is the Cross

Why did Jesus die on the cross? Why did Jesus die on the cross? (Col 1:19-22) (Col 1:19-22)

How did He become “sin for us?” How did He become “sin for us?” (2 Cor 5:20-21) (2 Cor 5:20-21)

We cannot add to this work! We cannot add to this work! (Heb 9:26-28) (Heb 9:26-28)

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The Foundation of Justification is the CrossThe Foundation of Justification is the Cross

Why did Jesus die on the cross? Why did Jesus die on the cross? (Col 1:19-22) (Col 1:19-22)

How did He become “sin for us?” How did He become “sin for us?” (2 Cor 5:20-21) (2 Cor 5:20-21)

We cannot add to this work! We cannot add to this work! (Heb 9:26-28) (Heb 9:26-28)

Who will pay for your sins?Who will pay for your sins?

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What is Justification? What is Justification?

The root ideal is “to put right with”. The root ideal is “to put right with”.

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What is Justification? What is Justification?

The root ideal is “to put right with”. The root ideal is “to put right with”. We must see the horrors of our own sin.We must see the horrors of our own sin.

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What is Justification? What is Justification?

The root ideal is “to put right with”. The root ideal is “to put right with”. We must see the horrors of our own sin.We must see the horrors of our own sin. We are “proclaimed” righteous through the We are “proclaimed” righteous through the

blood of Christ. (Rom 3:24-26)blood of Christ. (Rom 3:24-26)

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What is Justification? What is Justification?

The root ideal is “to put right with”. The root ideal is “to put right with”. We must see the horrors of our own sin.We must see the horrors of our own sin. We are “proclaimed” righteous through the We are “proclaimed” righteous through the

blood of Christ. (Rom 3:24-26)blood of Christ. (Rom 3:24-26) Some will try to be right another way. This Some will try to be right another way. This

is not possible. (Rom 3:27-28)is not possible. (Rom 3:27-28)

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How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?

Conditional or Unconditional?Conditional or Unconditional?

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How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?

Conditional or Unconditional?Conditional or Unconditional? It is conditional upon one’s faith. It is conditional upon one’s faith.

(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9)(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9)

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How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?

Conditional or Unconditional?Conditional or Unconditional? It is conditional upon one’s faith. It is conditional upon one’s faith.

(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9)(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9) If not, how good does one have to be? This If not, how good does one have to be? This

is bondage. (Rom 7:14,23-8:1)is bondage. (Rom 7:14,23-8:1)

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How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?

Conditional or Unconditional?Conditional or Unconditional? It is conditional upon one’s faith. It is conditional upon one’s faith.

(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9)(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9) If not, how good does one have to be? This If not, how good does one have to be? This

is bondage. (Rom 7:14,23-8:1)is bondage. (Rom 7:14,23-8:1) The Law had a purpose. (Gal 3:21-25)The Law had a purpose. (Gal 3:21-25)

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How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?How Does Justification Come?

Conditional or Unconditional?Conditional or Unconditional? It is conditional upon one’s faith. It is conditional upon one’s faith.

(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9)(Rom 3:26-31; Eph 2:8-9) If not, how good does one have to be? This is If not, how good does one have to be? This is

bondage. (Rom 7:14,23-8:1)bondage. (Rom 7:14,23-8:1) The Law had a purpose. (Gal 3:21-25)The Law had a purpose. (Gal 3:21-25) God accounts faith for righteousness. God accounts faith for righteousness.

(Rom 4:1-8)(Rom 4:1-8)

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What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?

What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16)What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16)

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What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?

What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16)What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16) When does faith justify?When does faith justify?

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What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?

What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16)What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16) When does faith justify?When does faith justify?

– Repentance (Acts 2:38)Repentance (Acts 2:38)

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What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?

What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16)What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16) When does faith justify?When does faith justify?

– Repentance (Acts 2:38)Repentance (Acts 2:38)

– Confession (Rom 10:9-10)Confession (Rom 10:9-10)

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What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?

What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16)What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16) When does faith justify?When does faith justify?

– Repentance (Acts 2:38)Repentance (Acts 2:38)

– Confession (Rom 10:9-10)Confession (Rom 10:9-10)

– Baptism (Col 2:11-13)Baptism (Col 2:11-13)

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What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?What Kind of Faith Justifies?

What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16)What is faith? (Jn 12:42-43; 3:16) When does faith justify?When does faith justify?

– Repentance (Acts 2:38)Repentance (Acts 2:38)

– Confession (Rom 10:9-10)Confession (Rom 10:9-10)

– Baptism (Col 2:11-13)Baptism (Col 2:11-13)

– Walking by faith (1 Jn 1:7-9)Walking by faith (1 Jn 1:7-9)

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The Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of Abraham

Is this the conversion of Abraham? Is this the conversion of Abraham? (Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)(Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)

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The Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of Abraham

Is this the conversion of Abraham? Is this the conversion of Abraham? (Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)(Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)– He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)

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The Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of Abraham

Is this the conversion of Abraham? Is this the conversion of Abraham? (Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)(Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)– He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)

Faith keeps on saving! (Jas 2:21-24)Faith keeps on saving! (Jas 2:21-24)

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The Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of Abraham

Is this the conversion of Abraham? Is this the conversion of Abraham? (Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)(Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)– He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)

Faith keeps on saving! (Jas 2:21-24)Faith keeps on saving! (Jas 2:21-24) What kind of faith saves? (Rom 4:11-12)What kind of faith saves? (Rom 4:11-12)

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The Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of AbrahamThe Example of Abraham

Is this the conversion of Abraham? Is this the conversion of Abraham? (Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)(Rom 4:3-4,9; Gen 15:6)– He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)He already believed! (Gen 12; Heb 11:8)

Faith keeps on saving! (Jas 2:21-24)Faith keeps on saving! (Jas 2:21-24) What kind of faith saves? (Rom 4:11-12)What kind of faith saves? (Rom 4:11-12) Can one be lost after becoming a Can one be lost after becoming a

Christian? (1 Jn 1:6)Christian? (1 Jn 1:6)

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What Does this Mean to Me?What Does this Mean to Me?

I can have assurance! (Rom 8:1-4)I can have assurance! (Rom 8:1-4)

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What Does this Mean to Me?What Does this Mean to Me?

I can have assurance! (Rom 8:1-4)I can have assurance! (Rom 8:1-4) My life will be filled with grace and My life will be filled with grace and

joy. (Rom 5:2; Eph 4:31-32)joy. (Rom 5:2; Eph 4:31-32)

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What Does this Mean to Me?What Does this Mean to Me?

I can have assurance! (Rom 8:1-4)I can have assurance! (Rom 8:1-4) My life will be filled with grace and My life will be filled with grace and

joy. (Rom 5:2; Eph 4:31-32)joy. (Rom 5:2; Eph 4:31-32) I will search the law of God and keep it I will search the law of God and keep it

through struggles and pain. through struggles and pain. (Acts 20:32)(Acts 20:32)

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What kind of Faith do You Have?What kind of Faith do You Have?

(2 Corinthians 6:1 NKJV) “We then, as (2 Corinthians 6:1 NKJV) “We then, as workers together with Him also plead with workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in you not to receive the grace of God in vain.”vain.”

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What kind of Faith do You Have?What kind of Faith do You Have?

(2 Corinthians 6:14-18 NKJV) “Do not be (2 Corinthians 6:14-18 NKJV) “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? {15} And what accord light with darkness? {15} And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? believer with an unbeliever?

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What kind of Faith do You Have?What kind of Faith do You Have?

{16} And what agreement has the temple of {16} And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” {17} God, And they shall be My people.” {17} Therefore “Come out from among them And Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.”is unclean, And I will receive you.”

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What kind of Faith do You Have?What kind of Faith do You Have?

{18} “I will be a Father to you, And you {18} “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the shall be My sons and daughters, Says the LORD Almighty.””LORD Almighty.””

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