Discussion: Justification by faith/biblical view
Justification by Faith: Consider the theological concept of justification by faith as developed in the apostle Paul's letter to the Romans.
Consider the following questions as you pursue your research. Beginning with Romans 1:17, how does Paul develop his argument regarding justification by faith? What does the phrase "righteousness of God" in verse 17 mean? How, specifically, does this relate to justification by faith? You will notice that just after pointing to the righteousness of God, Paul discusses the revelation of the wrath of God (1:18-32). How do the two ideas relate to one another throughout Paul's discussion in the book of Romans? What are the implications of God's wrath in Paul's use of the concept of "salvation" (i.e., from what does Christ save men?)? What about Romans 3:24?