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What role do the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit play in justification?

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All three persons of the Trinity are involved in justification: the Father plans, the Son executes, and the Holy Spirit applies it.

In justification, the Father is the architect of our justification, planning it from eternity and condescending to accept the atonement of Christ as our Representative. The Son, through His perfect obedience and sacrificial death, fulfills the requirements for our justification by satisfying God’s justice. The Holy Spirit then applies this work to the hearts of believers, enabling them to trust in Christ alone for salvation and assuring them of their standing before God. This Trinitarian involvement demonstrates the depth and richness of God’s grace toward sinners, affirming that our justification is a divine work that encompasses the entire Godhead.
Scripture References: Romans 8:33, Isaiah 53:11, 1 Corinthians 6:11, John 16:8-11

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