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How does the example of Lot relate to the doctrine of justification?

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Lot's experience illustrates that justification is solely by God's grace and not by human works.

Lot, although a sinner like all in Sodom, was declared righteous by God. This serves as an archetype for understanding justification, which is the act of God declaring a sinner righteous through faith in Christ. Justification is not based on personal merit but rather on being counted as righteous through belief in the promised Savior. Romans 4:5 states, 'But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.' This shows that God's act of justifying is consistent with His righteous character, as He can do this without compromising His justice.
Scripture References: Romans 4:5, 2 Peter 2:7

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A Righteous Man In Sodom
Gary Shepard · May 29, 2016
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