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“Of Justification”

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Pastor Martin introduces a study of Chapter 11 of the London Confession of Faith, which addresses the doctrine of justification. He notes that this chapter is a verbatim reproduction of the Westminster Confession's treatment of the subject. Before delving into the text, Martin leads a prayer, expressing gratitude for the Reformation heritage and the precise articulation of justification as acceptance and imputed righteousness by the Reformers. He asks for God's help in studying this vital truth and for the Word to be written on their hearts.

Outline 5 sections · 2 min

  1. Introduction to the Study of Justification 0:00
  2. Identifying the Confessional Text 0:10
  3. Call to Prayer for Divine Assistance 0:40
  4. Prayer of Thanksgiving for Reformation Heritage 0:53
  5. Prayer for Illumination and Application of Truth 1:25

Key Quotes

“Now this chapter, for those of you who do not have a copy of the London Confession with you, this chapter is a verbatim quote, word for word, of the Westminster Confession of Faith, which is found on page 679 at the back of your hymn book.”
“Our Father, we thank you especially this morning for the heritage from the Reformation that has been handed down to us.”
“We thank you for the way that this wonderful doctrine of acceptance and imputed righteousness has been challenged. It has been chiseled out and articulated precisely by the fathers that were privileged to live during those days.”
“We thank you, Lord, for this rich deposit of truth that has been handed down throughout the centuries.”
“We pray that as we study it together, everything would be tested by your holy word.”

A full transcript is available on the tab. 5 paragraphs, roughly 2 minutes.

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