The God Who Justifies

431 Pages·2007·1.95 MB·English

by  James R. White

Copyright © 2001 James R. White
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“The great truth this book so ably proclaims, explains, and
defends is the heart of the Christian faith. In a time when so
many are fleeing our great heritage in the Protestant
Reformation, James White has performed an admirable service
in this thorough study of justification. If you do not understand
this vital doctrine, you must read this book. If you do and are
already persuaded, you will profit immensely by this faithful
and uplifting exposition.”
—Richard D. Phillips, Minister of Preaching, Tenth
Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Certain doctrines are absolutely essential to genuine
Christianity. One of those central theological truths,
justification by faith, has been under concerted attack over the
last decade. The God Who Justifies is a timely treatment of this
crucial tenet of Christian faith. Basing his argument squarely
on the Word of God, Dr. James White powerfully demonstrates
that the historic position of Christian theology accurately
expresses the teaching of the Bible. The God Who Justifies is an
important contribution to the defense of the faith once
delivered to the saints.”
—James M. Renihan, PhD, Dean of the Institute of
Reformed Baptist Studies and Associate Professor of
Historical Theology
“That God in grace justifies ungodly people through Jesus
Christ and by faith alone is both the central theme of the
Christian gospel and the whole ground of the believer’s hope.
James White has done us a favor in providing a careful
articulation of it biblically, theologically, and evangelically. It is
a pleasure to recommend his new book as a reliable resource
for deepening your understanding of this great theme.”
—Fred G. Zaspel, Pastor, Word of Life Baptist Church,
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Lecturer in Religious Studies,
Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill Campus
“The doctrine of justification is a jewel in the crown of Christ’s
gospel, which many hands have fought over. Where it is lost,
churches and nations perish. We warmly welcome the up-to-
date and orthodox treatment by Professor James R. White.”
—Maurice Roberts, Editor, Banner of Truth Magazine
This work is dedicated with Christian love and honor to some of
my closest brothers in the Lord who have been so instrumental
in encouraging me in the path of righteousness. Christian
brothers are a gift from God, so with heartfelt thanks I dedicate
this work to: Brick Darrow,
a brother whose constancy in faith challenges and encourages
me; George Soto,
my truly powerful brother in Christ; Michael Porter, to whom I
am often the student; Warren Smith,
my long lost younger brother and dear friend; Michael
O’Fallon, whose dedication and selfless service to Christ
inspire all who know him; David King,
my dear fellow minister in the gospel; Colin Smith,
my British brother, Phil Keaggy fan, and everyday encourager;
&
My fellow elders Don Cross and Don Fry, with whom I share
the call of the gospel at the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Endorsements
Dedication

Introduction: A Neglected Yet Vital Issue
Chapter 1: The Heart of the Gospel
Chapter 2: The Centrality of God’s Word
Chapter 3: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
Chapter 4: What Is Justification by Faith?
Chapter 5: Justified: The Bible’s Meaning
Chapter 6: The Grounds of Justification: The Cross of Christ
Chapter 7: Imputation: The Only Hope of the Sinful Soul
Chapter 8: Luther’s Dunghill
Chapter 9: Introduction to Exegetical Defense and
Demonstration of Justification by Faith
Chapter 10: Romans 1–3:18: The Foundation—Man in Sin
Chapter 11: Romans 3:19–31: The Gospel Stated
Chapter 12: Romans 4:1–12: The God Who Justifies
Chapter 13: Romans 4:13–5:1: Justification Applied
Chapter 14: Romans 8:28–34: Justification in the Golden Chain
of Redemption