Justified, Qualified, Glorified part 2 Justified, Qualified, Glorified. This sermon is considering these three words in marriage. The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 2 deals with the justification of marriage. Justified, (WBD) In theology, remission of sin and absolution from guilt and punishment; or an act of free grace by which God pardons the sinner and accepts him as righteous, on account of the atonement of Christ.
The act of justifying; a showing to be just or conformable to law, rectitude or propriety; vindication; defense. The court listened to the evidence and arguments in justification of the prisoner’s conduct. Our disobedience to God’s commands admits no justification.
(ISBE)Forgiveness of Sins, Declaring or Approving as Righteous Mat 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Rom 2:13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
Gal 2:17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.
Gal 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Rom 10:16-17 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
How can the Law of man justify a marriage? Is there something in scripture that states that we are to sin because of man made laws? Or is there something in scripture that states that the Ministers of the word of God, can change the basses of marriage because he doesn’t believe Gods Idea of marriage? The Bible States that we are not justified by works alone but by faith & works. The working of man will not be just in the site of God. For man made laws that contradict Gods Word are evil. (WBD)Our disobedience to God’s commands admits no justification. Now justification in marriage means obedience to the word of God, Homosexual marriage or civil unions between same sex partners is sin. (USA TODAY)The report reflects "patronizing" efforts by North American churches to "subvert the Christian faith," "hell-bent on destroying the fabric of our common life." he "genuinely and deeply regrets" the pain this caused some believers, but he sees no need to repent because "the Holy Spirit led us."Branded the American actions as a "satanic attack" on the faith. Trying to justify marriage many get themselves entrapped by their own words. Yes, The institution of marriage is under attack. But look at the scripture and see if there are any verses that justify a Homosexual marriage, you wont find any. Remember now, we as Christians are not going to stop homosexuality or homosexual acts. Gen 19:5 And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us that we may know {in scripture, to have sexual commerce with Gen 4.}
them. Gen 19:9 And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
Now we all know that if God will not justify homosexuality, such as in Genesis, where he completely destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, then how can ministers or same sex couples try to justify same sex marriage.
Lets look at Gal 5:4, If you have a pen, right this down and underline it. Not being justified by the Law, Law of Man & The Law of Moses. Remember that being justified is to be in conformance to Gods Word and His statutes. His ordained concept of marriage. Gal 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Now what does the last part of this verse state? [ye are fallen from grace]. Now this brings back to my remembrance a discussion that I’ve had with others for many years, Christians must endure to the end. There are many who try to ignore the word “endure” in scripture, because it gives them a reason to try to change the lifestyle that God ordained man & woman to live by. Endurance with our faith in Gods word until the end of our personal lives is paramount to our justification, not only in our marriages but also in our life with Christ. Mat 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Mar 13:13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
2Ti 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; For a marriage to be justified, it must conform to the Laws of God & Christ, the Holy Spirit will never contradict Gods word, nor will He ever justify a marriage between same sex partners. Any minister that will marry a same sex union is just as guilty of the abomination as the people being married. Harsh words but words that are necessary to try to conform the unlearned to the justification that in in Christ concerning marriage. We cannot hate any one weather they are straight or gay, but we must tell them the truth so that they have the opportunity to repent and be saved. In part 1 we learned about the qualifications of a marriage and in part 2 we found how a marriage is justified in part 3 and the conclusion of this series we will learn how a marriage is Glorified by God and His Laws. I hope this series is helpful, in making the right choices. Ars.
