Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1)

 

Term: First Term

 

Week: Week 6

 

Instructional Materials:

• The Holy Bible

 

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Previous Knowledge:

The pupils have previous knowledge of

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Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to

 

 

Say the meaning and need for justification Rom. 3;23; Gal. 3;19-21

 

Explain that work and law do not justify anybody. Rom.4:1-5; Gal.2;16-21

 

Point out that faith in Jesus as condition for justification Rom.1:16-17 ; 4:1-5

 

List the Fruit of the Justification Gal. 2:19-21; 5:22

 

Content: 

 

WEEK 6

DATE: …………………………….

TOPIC:

JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

 

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Rom. 3: 23; Gal. 3:19-21, Rom.4:1-5; Gal.2;16-21, Rom.1:16-17 ; 4:1-5,

Gal. 2:19-21; 5:22

 

CONTENTS:

 

1.  Meaning and need for justification Rom. 3;23; Gal. 3;19-21

 

2.  Work and law do not justify anybody. Rom.4:1-5; Gal.2;16-21

 

3.  Faith in Jesus as condition for justification Rom.1:16-17 ; 4:1-5

 

4.  The Fruit of the Justification Gal. 2:19-21; 5:22

 

SUB TOPIC:1.

MEANING AND NEED FOR JUSTIFICATIONROM. 3: 23; GAL. 3: 19-21

The term “justification” can be defined in different ways, but in general, it refers to the act of making something right or acceptable. In the context of faith, justification is often used to refer to the act of God declaring a person righteous, or forgiving them of their sins

There are several key biblical passages that deal with justification. In Romans 3:23, Paul says that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” This passage is important because it establishes that everyone is in need of justification

In Galatians 3:19-21, Paul explains that the purpose of the law is to show people their sinfulness, and that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through obeying the law

These passages make it clear that justification is necessary because of our sinful nature, and that it comes from God’s grace, not from our own efforts

Justification also means to be found innocent of a charge. It is to be declared guiltless or acquitted. Biblically, justification means getting into right relationship with God.

According to Paul, the Jewish religious law in the Old Testament served the purpose of presenting side by side God’s holiness and man’s sinful nature, which constantly reminded man of his inability to keep the law. Thus, on his own or by his own effort, man cannot keep God’s law thereby removing that barrier between him and God. The law therefore only brought light to the sinful nature of man.

 

Paul argues that a man is not justified by obeying or keeping the law but through the righteousness of God, now offered to all men who have faith in Christ whether Jew or Greek. He pointed out that man is naturally sinful, “All have sin and fall short of the Glory of God“hence the need for justification by faith in the atoning blood of Christ.

Interactive Questions and Answers

Questions

1. What is the meaning of justification?

2. What is the need for justification?

3. What does Paul say about justification in Romans 3:23?

4. What does Paul say about justification in Galatians 3:19-21?

5. How does justification relate to our sinful nature?

Answers

1. The meaning of justification is the act of making something right or acceptable.

2. The need for justification is because of our sinful nature.

3. Paul says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God in Romans 3:23.

4. Paul says that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through obeying the law in Galatians 3:19-21.

5. Justification relates to our sinful nature because it is a way of getting into right relationship with God.

 

SUB-TOPIC 2:

WORK AND LAW DO NOT JUSTIFY ANYBODY.ROM.4:1-5; GAL.2: 16-21

 

According to Paul in his letter to the Romans, man cannot be saved by his works. Justification cannot be achieved by our obedience to the law but through faith in Jesus Christ.

1. Justification cannot be achieved by our obedience to the law but through faith in Jesus Christ.

2. Paul says that man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

3. Abraham was justified by his faith, not by his works.

4. David was also justified by faith, not by works.

5. Paul himself was not justified by work, but by faith.

Interactive Questions and Answers

Questions

1. What is justification?

2. What does Paul say about justification in Romans 3:23?

3. What does Paul say about justification in Galatians 3:19-21?

4. How does justification relate to our sinful nature?

5. Why can’t work and law justify anybody?

Answers

1. Justification is the act of making something right or acceptable.

2. Paul says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God in Romans 3:23.

3. Paul says that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through obeying the law in Galatians 3:19-21.

4. Justification relates to our sinful nature because it is a way of getting into right relationship with God.

5. Work and law cannot justify anybody because justification comes from faith in Christ, not from our own efforts.

 

 

SUB-TPOIC 2:

FAITH IN JESUS AS CONDITION FOR JUSTIFICATIONROM.1:16-17; 4:1-5

 

Paul acknowledged the Jewish desire to worship God but pointed out that they were still ignorant of the righteousness of God; but they went on making futile effort to establish their own righteousness through the law. They failed to submit to God’s righteousness which is Christ Jesus.

The blood of Jesus shed on the cross serves as expiation for the sins of man. Christ is the end of the law that everyone who has faith may be justified. Faith is acquired by confessing with one’s mouth that Jesus is the Lord, and by believing in one’s heart that God raised Him from the dead. Once this is done, one is saved.

1. Justification comes from faith in Christ, not from our own efforts.

2. We are justified by faith apart from works of the law.

3. Abraham was justified by his faith, not by his works.

4. David was also justified by faith, not by works.

5. Paul himself was not justified by work, but by faith.

 

 

SUB-TOPIC 3:

THE FRUIT OF JUSTIFICATION GAL. 2:19-21; 5:22

 

The fruits of justification include:

 

1.Peace with God: A justified person will be free from eternal condemnation.

2.Worker in God’s vineyard: one who is justified will work with the spirit of God which enables him to have God’s glory.

3.Reconciliation with God: through Christ, the believer has reconciliation with God.

4.Indwell of God’s Spirit: a justified person will have God’s Spirit dwelling in him.

5.Enduring Spirit: one who is justified will have enduring spirit which will produce good character in him.

6.Joy: We rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God.

7.Love: Christ died for us while we were still sinners due to God’s love.

8.Salvation: Justification has given Christ’s salvation from the wrath of God.

 

Interactive Questions and Answers

Questions

1. What does Paul say about justification in Galatians 3:19-21?

2. What are the fruits of justification?

3. How does justification relate to our sinful nature?

4. Why can’t work and law justify anybody?

5. What is the role of faith in justification?

 

Answers

1. Paul says that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through obeying the law in Galatians 3:19-21.

2. The fruits of justification include: peace with God, working in God’s vineyard, reconciliation with God, indwelling of God’s Spirit, enduring spirit, joy, love, and salvation.

3. Justification relates to our sinful nature because it is a way of getting into right relationship with God.

4. Work and law cannot justify anybody because justification comes from faith in Christ, not from our own efforts.

5. Faith is necessary for justification because it is through faith that we receive Christ’s salvation.

 

Interactive Questions and Answers

Questions

1.   State the fruits of justification.

2.   Explain two of the fruits of justification.

3. How does justification relate to our sinful nature?

4. What is the role of faith in justification?

5. Why can’t work and law justify anybody?

6. What did Paul say about justification in Galatians 3:19-21?

7. What are the Jewish beliefs about justification?

8. What did Paul say about the law and justification?

9. Who was justified by faith, not by works?

10. What is the blood of Jesus shed on the cross for?

 

Answers

1. The fruits of justification include: peace with God, working in God’s vineyard, reconciliation with God, indwelling of God’s Spirit, enduring spirit, joy, love, and salvation.

2. Justification by faith brings us into right relationship with God and enables us to work in His vineyard. It also allows the Holy Spirit to dwell within us and produce good character.

3. Justification relates to our sinful nature because it is a way of getting into right relationship with God.

4. Faith is necessary for justification because it is through faith that we receive Christ’s salvation.

5. Work and law cannot justify anybody because justification comes from faith in Christ, not from our own efforts.

6. Paul says that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through obeying the law in Galatians 3:19-21.

7. The Jewish beliefs about justification are that it comes through faith and not by works of the law.

8. Paul says that justification is by faith and not by works of the law.

9. Abraham was justified by his faith, not by his works. David was also justified by faith.

10. The blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross is for our justification. It is through His blood that we are forgiven and have eternal life.

 

GENERAL EVALUATION:

 

1.     From Paul’s letter to the Romans, explain the term ‘Justification’.

2.     Identify the fruits of justification?

3.     State conditions for justification.

4.     Can man receive justification as far as righteousness of the law is concern? Discuss

5.     What role does faith play in the lives of Christians today?

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

 

1.     Justification is (a) ability to keep the law. (b) having good character (c) forgiveness of sin

(d) declaring the guilty guiltless on account of faith.

2.     Justification is meant for (a) the Jews (b) gentiles (c) those that keep the law (d) everyone.

3.     The following are fruits of justification except (a) peace (b) hope (c) humility (d) hatred.

4.     What are the conditions for justification? (a) Praying regularly (b) giving alms (c) rejoicing in the lord and paying homage (d) repentance and faith in God.

5.     One of these is not a condition for justification (a) faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus (b) strict observance of the law (c) accepting Christ as lord and personal savior (d) living an exemplary life.

6. Justification is by (a) work (b) law (c) faith (d) character.

7. The following are true about justification except that it is a free gift from God.

8. Justification cannot be received through (a) works of the law (b) good character (c) keeping the law (d) faith.

9. Justification comes through (a) Christ’s work on the cross (b) our work (c) keeping the law (d) by grace.

10. The following are true about justification except that it is necessary for salvation.

1. Justification is the act of God declaring a person guiltless on account of their faith.

2. Justification is meant for everyone.

3. The following are fruits of justification except hatred.

4. The conditions for justification are repentance and faith in God.

5. One of these is not a condition for justification: strict observance of the law.

6. Justification is by faith.

7. The following are true about justification except that it is a free gift from God.

8. Justification cannot be received through works of the law.

9. Justification comes through Christ’s work on the cross.

10. The following are true about justification except that it is necessary for salvation.

ESSAY QUESTIONS:

 

1.     What does justification mean?

2.     Enumerate Paul’s teaching on Justification

 

 

 

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

 

1.     Define old life.

2.     State five characteristics of old life.

 

 

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The subject teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The subject teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the need arises.

 

 

 

Conclusion :

 

The subject teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.