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title: "Chapter 11: Of Justification | RP Testimony"
description: "Chapter 11 of the RP Testimony: Of Justification. Read the 2026 RPCNA Constitution text, Scripture proofs, and the corresponding Westminster Confession chapter."
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-11-justification/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=46"
---

# Chapter 11: Of Justification | RP Testimony

1. Justification is a legal declaration that the sinner is acquitted from the guilt of sin, and is considered righteous before God. Although he is still an unworthy sinner, yet because he is united to Christ, he has Christ’s perfect righteousness imputed to him.

2. Faith in Christ is the only means of justification. The imputed righteousness of Christ is the only basis for justification.

3. We reject the teaching that man’s works have a part in his justification.

4. The justification of the believer does not diminish his obligation to obey divine law. Eccl. 12:13; 1 Cor. 9:21; Rom. 6:1, 12- 23; Rom. 3:21.

## For kids — a study explanation (ages 10–13)

These explanations are separate from the official text above.

Words to knowJustificationGod’s declaring a sinner forgiven and righteous because of Christ, received through faith.RighteousnessBeing right according to God’s perfect standard.Imputed righteousnessChrist’s obedience counted as the believer’s, rather than acceptance earned by the believer’s deeds.RejectsSays that a teaching is wrong and must not be accepted.

### Testimony 11.1

God declares the believer forgiven and righteous because Christ’s perfect righteousness is counted as theirs, even though they still struggle with sin.

[Read original point 1 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-11-justification/#point-1)

### Testimony 11.2

Faith receives justification; Christ’s righteousness is its only foundation. Faith is not a substitute achievement that earns acceptance.

[Read original point 2 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-11-justification/#point-2)

### Testimony 11.3

The Testimony rejects giving our good works any part in the basis of God’s declaration that we are righteous.

[Read original point 3 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-11-justification/#point-3)

### Testimony 11.4

Being accepted by God through Christ does not remove our duty to obey his commands.

[Read original point 4 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-11-justification/#point-4)

### Talk about it

Why can our good deeds never earn forgiveness?

### Discuss and remember

Read the chapter together, then choose a question to talk about.

- Why can God accept a sinner who trusts in Jesus?
- What is the difference between receiving a gift and earning a reward?

#### Scripture to remember

Romans 5:1

[Read the memory passage in our Bible reader →](https://ctkrp.org/bible/?q=Romans%205%3A1)

Read the passage in context. Explain it in your own words, then practice one short phrase at a time. Review it together during the week.

#### Put it into practice

Explain why our good works cannot pay for our sins.

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Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=46)

## Related reading

- [Salvation by grace through faith](https://ctkrp.org/learn/topics/salvation-by-grace/)
- [Westminster Confession of Faith · Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-10-effectual-calling/)
- [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 29: How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-29-how-are-we-made-partakers-of-the-redemption-purchased/)
- [Westminster Larger Catechism · Question 67: What is effectual calling?](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-67-what-is-effectual-calling/)
- [Westminster Confession · Chapter 11](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-11-justification/)
- [Chapter 10](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-10-effectual-calling/)
- [Chapter 12](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-12-adoption/)

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