Justification

Stott addresses these four aspects of justification in The Cross of Christ, pages 189-92:

1. Source: God's "utterly undeserved favour" (Justified by his grace, Rom 3:24)
2. Ground/Basis: the substitutionary death of Christ (justified by his blood, Rom 5:9)
3. Means: faith-"faith's only function is to receive what grace free offers" (justified by faith, Rom 3:28)
4. Effects: (justified in Christ, Gal 2:17) this indicates a relationship with Christ that places us in community of God's people and makes us eager to do good works.

I am thankful for clear writing, but much more thankful for a merciful God who sacrificed so much to be just in justifying me.