Justified
by Pastor Tony Dominguez
Exploring the meaning of "justification".
Text: Luke 18:9-14
Date: 07/01/2018, the Traditional service.
Description:
This is a well-known parable which points us to salvation through faith in Christ. Martin Luther called justification, "the chief article of the Christian faith." Today we will look at the prayer of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector to see what lessons we have to learn about being justified in Christ.
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I. Scripture Introduction
II. Sermon Introduction
A. Illustration
B. A surprising contrast.
III. Sermon Body.
A. Knowledge of God.
1. To know God.
2. The holiness of God.
a. In Scripture.
b. Examples
B. Justification
1. Defined
2. Romans 5:18-19.
C. Contrast between the Pharisee & the Tax Collector.
1. The Pharisee.
2. The Tax Collector.
D. The prayer of the Pharisee.
1. Boastful
2. Improper understanding of God.
E. The prayer of the Tax Collector.
1. Humble
2. Proper understanding of God.
F. The Ark of the Covenant.
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Closing