“Those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified” (Rom. 8:30). At the core of the Christian’s relationship with the holy God is the doctrine of justification. Concerning justification, Bavinck wrote, “Of all God’s benefits given in the covenant of grace, first place belongs to Justification, to forgiveness of … Continue reading “SIMUL JUSTUS ET PECCATOR” THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION: THE DOCTRINE UPON WHICH THE CHURCH STANDS OR FALLS