[2] John 3:16. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
[3] Phil. 2:6–7. Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God; but made Himself of no reputation, and took on Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.
[4] Isa. 53:4, 5. He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.
[5] Heb. 7:25. Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. Col. 2:9. For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
v. justification
We believe the Scriptures teach that the great Gospel blessing which Christ[1] secures to such as believe in Him is justification;[2] that justification includes the pardon of sin,[3] and the gift of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in Christ; by means of which faith His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us by God;[4] that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.[5]
[1] John 1:16. Of His fulness have all we received. Eph. 3:8.
[2] Acts 13:39. By Him all that believe are justified from all things. Isa. 3:11, 12; Rom. 5:1.
[3] Rom. 5:9. Being justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Zech. 13:1; Matt. 9:6; Acts 10:43.
[4] Rom. 5:19. By the obedience of One shall many be made righteous. Rom. 3:24–26; 4:23–25; 1 John 2:12.