OM 3:28{"Therefore, being justified by faith," what then? 1. We have peace with God. 2. We shall be saved from wrath through Him. 3. We are made heirs of eternal life. 4. We shall be glorified by Him and with Him forever. What about my own part and lot in the matter? Whom does God thus justify? And may I hope to be among them? He begins indeed at the lowest depth, so that none may be shut out; for He would "justify the heathen through faith," and He "justifieth the ungodly." The publican who could only cry, "God be merciful to me the sinner," was justified. I can come in here, at all events. But how shall I be actually and effectually justified now? Let God speak and I will listen: "Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference," "By Him all that believe are justified." "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ." And now, "He is near that justifieth me." "Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.”
Israel of God, awaken! Church of Christ, arise and shine! Mourning garb and soiled raiment henceforth be no longer thine! For the Lord thy God hath clothed thee with a new and glorious dress, With the garments of salvation, with the robe of righteousness.