Simple Christianity – Justification

​2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
 
Having satisfied God that the sin issue has been dealt with and that the redemption price had been paid, Jesus Christ had successfully reconciled the world to God.  All debts had been paid and the stain of sin removed meant the books could be balanced.  Just one thing remained.  Only the righteous inherit the Kingdom and that is where justification comes in to play.  As Paul explained in Romans Justification has always been by faith.  Genesis 15:6 And he (Abram) believed in the Lord, and He (the LORD) accounted it to him for righteousness.  Believing in Jesus Christ for everlasting life also brings Justification. 
 
Romans 4:5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness. 
Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
The somewhat complex doctrines of Propitiation, Redemption, Reconciliation and Justification deliver a very simple answer to the question of whether or not we will be with God in Heaven when we die.  There is also an elegant symmetry to the whole thing.  It was Adam’s unbelief that brought death into the world.  He chose to believe Eve rather than God when it came to the forbidden fruit.  So, God has made belief the requirement for restoring everlasting life and entrance into the eternal Kingdom.   
 
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
 
Why not start the New Year off with the new everlasting life Jesus Christ offers everyone who will believe in Him for it.   You can do that right now.  Take God at His word, believe what He has promised and life everlasting is yours.  If you do believe then tell Him, say a prayer and thank God for the new life He has given you in Jesus Christ.