# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2019_S283
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II. THEOLOGICAL DOCUMENTS­­—COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS

How Does

JUSTIFICATION GET TO ME?

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The world and Church need God’s Word of Law and Gospel
to be proclaimed and rightly distinguished. The Law brings
contrition; the Gospel salvation.

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Christ’s justification is for all, delivered through the Gospel
and sacraments, in which Christ comes to us.

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Rom. 2:1–4; 3:9–19; Gal. 3:10–14; 2 Tim. 2:15

1 John 2:2; 1 Tim. 2:4; Matt. 28:18–20; Rom. 10:6–8

The Holy Spirit uses the Gospel message of Christ’s atoning
work for sinners to work saving faith.
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Gospel,

Col. 1:5–6; Ps. 32:5; 1 Tim. 1:15; Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 2:2; 2 Cor. 11:4

ABSOLUTION AND CERTAINTY

The pastor’s absolution is simply the Gospel as it is
announced to one or to many, and it is not dependent on
the pastor’s character.
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Luke 24:47, Acts 1:8, John 20:23, Rom. 10:17, 1 Cor. 1:21–24

Salvation (forgiveness) is certain entirely because of
God’s promise, not me (my experiences or works or
great faith). We cling to Christ and His Gospel alone.
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John 10:28, Rom. 8:37–39, 2 Cor. 1:19–20, Gal 6:14–15,
1 John 3:20 and 5:9–10

Justification —

A GIFT DECLARED IN THE SACRED
SCRIPTURES, GOD’S WORD

By grace alone
for Christ’s sake alone
through faith alone.
This saving Gospel is made known for all generations in the
Scriptures — which alone are God’s inspired, inerrant Word.

2019 Convention Workbook