“Justification is a full, complete pardon of sin.  The moment a sinner accepts Christ by faith, that moment he is pardoned.  The righteousness of Christ is imputed to him, and he is no more to doubt God’s forgiving grace.”  ST, May 19, 1898; RC:78; 6BC:1071.

 

“Justification is wholly of grace and not procured by any works that fallen man can do.”  FW:20.

 

“Justification is the opposite of condemnation.  God’s boundless mercy is exercised toward those who are wholly undeserving.  He forgives transgressions and sins for the sake of Jesus [“Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.”  Romans 4:25.  See also Romans 5:16 and 18.], Who has become the propitiation for our sins.  Through faith in Christ, the guilty transgressor is brought into favor with God and into the strong hope of life eternal.”  FW:104; RC:74; 6BC:1070; 9MR:302; 1888M:899.

 

“The grace of Christ is freely to justify the sinner without merit or claim on his part.  Justification is a full, complete pardon of sin.  The moment a sinner accepts Christ by faith, that moment he is pardoned.  The righteousness of Christ is imputed to him, and he is no more to doubt God’s forgiving grace.”  FLB:107.

 

HOWEVER:

 

“It is by continual surrender of the will, by continual obedience, that the blessing of justification is retained.”  NL:28; 1SM:397.

 

“Justification is the reward of faith in the righteousness of Christ.  His imputed righteousness brings everyone who accepts Him as a personal Saviour into conformity to the will of God.  His righteousness goes before them.  He leads the way, bidding us follow Him.  He who follows Christ must live in obedience to the Law of God.  Sin and holiness cannot unite.”  18MR:96.