Vaughan Roberts speaking at Forum 2002 on Romans 3:21-31

Introduction

1. The nature of justification: A right standing
with God

2. The grounds of justification: An offering to
God

• ‘Expiation’
• ‘Propitiation’

3. The means of justification: A dependence on God

• Faith alone
• No boasting

4. The result of justification: A vindication of
God

Two charges:

• God has not punished sins
• God has forgiven sinners

One defence: The Cross