Thou Mayest Be Justified, Is 43:25-26

In Is 43:25-26 we see a very insightful passage dealing with justification.  As we preach this text, keep in mind that there is a vast difference between your true justification before the Lord and your perceived justification before men.  You are often much more concerned about how you are perceived before men than you are […]

Self Justification, Job 32:1-2

In self justification a person justifies himself.  There are generally three means by which he does this. In self justification you: Abase God – Job 32:1-2.  Job was righteous in his own eyes.  He justified himself rather than God.  See Job 34:4-12.  Far be it from God that he should do wickedness; and from the […]

Is Rom 4:5 and Jas 2:24 a Bible contradiction?

This is not a Bible contradiction, but before we answer the question, you should carefully examine both verses and notice that they say two completely different things.  Paul says that a man is not justified by works but by faith.  His statement is supported by other verses like Gal 2:16; Rom 3:28 and Acts 13:38-39.  […]