BBST 354 The Doctrine of Justification

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the doctrine of justification discussed in the BBST 354 lecture.

Justification

A legal act of God in which He declares us not guilty but righteous on the basis of Christ's work.

Objective Guilt

The actual state of being guilty before God, regardless of personal feelings.

Subjective Guilt

The feelings of guilt that an individual experiences, which may not correspond to reality.

Assurance

The confidence that one's standing before God is secure, not based on personal merit but on Christ's work.

Perfectionism

The belief in setting impossible standards and feeling inadequate for not meeting them.

Shame

The feeling of being exposed and dishonored due to one's actions or identity.

Alien Righteousness

The righteousness that is attributed to believers from Christ, rather than stemming from their own actions.

Imputation

The act of God crediting Christ’s righteousness to believers' accounts.

Faith

A two-dimensional concept consisting of belief (accepting truths) and trust (relying on God’s promises).

License

The idea that justification by faith alone promotes immoral living or a sense of freedom to sin.

Baptism

A sacrament signifying the washing away of sins, marking the beginning of the process of justification in the Catholic view.

Regeneration

The transformative process whereby a person is made new, often associated with baptism in the Catholic tradition.

Purgatory

The stage of purification for souls not yet ready for Heaven, according to Catholic belief.

Roman Catholic Perspective

A view of justification emphasizing both faith and works as essential for salvation.

Gospel

Literally meaning 'good news,' referring to the message of Jesus Christ's redemptive work.

Condemnation

The act of declaring someone guilty and deserving of punishment, in contrast to justification.