The sermon by Don Bell focuses on the doctrine of justification, a foundational element of Reformed theology. He argues that justification is solely the act of God declaring a sinner righteous based on the righteousness of Christ, and is not a process that includes human merit or works. Bell emphasizes several key points, including the necessity of God's initiative in justification, the role of grace, the significance of Christ’s blood, and the assurance it provides. He references Romans 8:30-33, highlighting that justification occurs in heaven and is rooted in God's grace through the blood of Christ (Romans 5:8). The sermon underscores the practical significance of justification as the basis for the believer's assurance—once justified, the believer is always justified and free from condemnation—impacting how they live in light of divine grace.
“If you don't know anything about justification, then you don't know anything about the gospel.”
“Justification is not to make a man righteous, but to declare a man righteous.”
“It is a legal act of God Almighty. He declares the sinner righteous on the basis of the righteousness of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Once you're justified, you're always justified. Once you're righteous, you'll always be righteous.”
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