the doctrine of, 849-868

defined, 849

declarative and judicial, 849

held as sovereign by Arminians, 849, 855

Scriptural proof of, 849, 850

its nature determined by Scriptural use of 'justify' and its derivatives, 850-854

James and Paul on, 851

includes remission of punishment, 854-856

a declaration that the sinner is just or free from condemnation of law, 854

is pardon or forgiveness as God is regarded as judge or father, 855