“Right With God – Foundations of Faith” – A Short Study Series

May 23, 2025 Off By John Rains

Part 1: Justified – Declared Clean

Focus: What justification means, how it happens, and why it matters.
Key Scripture: Romans 5:1 – “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Themes:

  • The courtroom metaphor: God as judge, Christ as advocate.
  • Faith as the key—not works.
  • Assurance: justification is a once-for-all declaration.

Part 2: Righteous – Made Right

Focus: Understanding righteousness as God’s gift and how it changes how we see ourselves.
Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us…”
Themes:

  • Our righteousness comes from Christ, not from self.
  • Identity shift: from sinner to child of God.
  • Living in confidence—not arrogance, but security.

Part 3: Walking Worthy – Living from Grace

Focus: Now that we’re justified and made righteous, how do we live?
Key Scripture: Titus 3:5–7 – “He saved us… so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs…”
Themes:

  • Living out what’s already true of us.
  • Grace-fueled obedience.
  • Everyday holiness as a response to God’s gift.

The series, study guide and leaders guide are available for download here:

Right with God – the Series

Right with God – the Study Guide

Right with God – the Leaders Guide