Our Justification
by Barbara Philbrook

We are free of guilt we are told in Acts13:39,
guilt which the Laws of Moses defined.

Being justified by the redemption given by Jesus' grace,
look in Romans 3:24 it is stated in this place.

Jesus was delivered for our offenses and raised again for our justification,
look in Romans 3:25 you will see verification.

Being now justified by his blood and saved from wrath through Him,
a wrath that is sure to be horrifically severe and grim.

As we walk in the spirit which guides each of us through the day,
there is no condemnation for those in Jesus, so Romans 8:1 has to say.

Knowing that a man is not saved by the works of the law,
was at first to me a real cause of awe.

I mistakenly thought I had to change what I was inside,
foolishly I didn't recognize this as sinful pride.

If sin could have been overcome by me,
Jesus needn't have died on the cross to set me free.

Jesus only is our justification you see,
it is believing in this truth that sets us free.

Now least I misguide or you misunderstand,
faith is also a gift given of God to man.

Let no man boast of his great belief in the Lord,
for any faith possessed is given of God.

This too is fact no room for debate,
you can confirm it yourself in Ephesians 2:8.

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