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How is a person made right with a holy God? Join Kirk E. Miller and New Testament scholar Stephen Westerholm for an in-depth discussion on the vital doctrine of justification. They explore the biblical basis for justification, including primary Old and New Testament passages, key terms like "works of the law," and various interpretations, such as the New Perspective on Paul.

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Outline:
00:00 Welcome
00:29 Meet Dr. Stephen Westerholm
01:55 What Is Justification? A Basic Definition
04:01 Justification as a Legal Term: Acquittal vs. Condemnation
04:49 How We’re Justified: By Grace Through Faith
06:11 Law vs. Faith: Paul’s Contrast
08:46 Why We Need an ‘Extraordinary’ Righteousness
11:24 Key New Testament Passages on Justification (Romans, Philippians, Galatians)
17:00 Is Justification Unique to Paul?
21:30 Second Temple Judaism & ‘Covenantal Nomism’
25:13 What Is Meant by ‘Works of the Law’?
29:46 What Does ‘the Righteousness of God’ Mean in Paul?
33:33 ‘Faith in Christ’ vs ‘Faithfulness of Christ’ (Pistis Christou)
38:17 A Two-Stage Justification?
44:25 Why Justification Still Matters?
48:45 Wrap-Up