Praise God—Sunday is almost here! In order to help get us ready for church worship, here is Thomas Watson, from his, "A Body of Divinity" book. (He is dealing with Justification here.) . . .
"By justification we enjoy peace in our conscience—a richer jewel than any prince wears in his crown. 'Being justified by faith, we have peace with God,' (Rom 5:1). Peace can sweeten all our afflictions; it turns our water into wine. How happy is a justified person who has the power of God to guard him, and the peace of God to comfort him!"Peace flowing from justification is an antidote against the fear of death and hell. 'It is God that justifies, who is he that condemns?' (Rom 8:33-34). There-fore seek this justification by Christ. This privilege is obtained by believing in Christ. 'By Him [Christ] all that believe are justified,' (Acts 13:39). 'Whom God has set forth to be a propitiation through faith in [Christ’s] blood,' (Rom 3:25). Faith unites us to Christ; and having union with His person we partake of His merits, and the glorious salvation which comes by Him."
