The Doctrine of Justification and How it can be Applied in Christian Life and Vocation

The Doctrine of Justification
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The Doctrine of Justification
There are various doctrines surrounding the concept of salvation. Salvation is a key pillar of the Christian faith. The doctrines of Christian salvation are pegged on the teachings of the Bible. Among the many doctrines, this paper will focus on justification. The paper will define this doctrine. Additionally, the paper will provide biblical, historical, and theological descriptions of the concept. The paper will also describe how the doctrine can be applied in Christian life and vocation.
Justification refers to the act where a God where the guilt/ sin of a person is alleviated from them and replaced by grace or justice. God, who is the most righteous judge, is the author of justification. It is important to note that the doctrine of salvation applies only to the willing person. If a person is willing to receive salvation, then God transforms the person from the state of being guilty to a state where the grace of God covers the guilt/ sin. Putting it in other words, justification is an act where God moves a person from a state of being sinful to a state of being righteous. Biblically, the concept of justification is advanced by Paul. The concept of justification in the Bible is most prominent in Paul's letters to the Romans and the Galatians. In these letters, Paul has discontented with the view of the Pharisees that justification occurs through legally adhering to the law. Paul argues that justification is not by works or even by keeping the commandments. Paul observes that justification can only occur through the grace of God. He further observes in Romans 4:25 that Jesus Christ was put to death for the justification of sinners.
The justification image of justification has had a rich history. The concept of justification first surfaced with the teachings of St Augustine. Augustine differed with the Pelagians concerning justifications. The Pelagians were a heretical group that believed that individuals could achieve self-sanctification through works. In contrast to the Pelagians, Augustine maintained that human beings were completely unable to justify themselves. He maintained that human beings must completely depend on God for...