“The book is technical but it is not too difficult. One might be tempted to be discouraged by the number of times White quotes Greek or seems to split exegetical hairs to make a big point, but we shouldn’t be. He is doing the heavy lifting and careful reasoning to make us more confident in the doctrine of justification so that we may be better equipped to delight in and defend this glorious truth.”

When I became a Christian I fell in love with the doctrine of justification. I confess to you that I did not know right away how to define it perfectly or even defend it properly, but I did now that I loved it passionately. When I understood that God had declared me righteous based on the work of another—I was undone with love for basis of my righteousness, Jesus Christ, and the God who justifies me by his grace.

As I was making my way along in understanding this doctrine, a brother recommended that I read this new book that came out on justification. He said, “It’s kind of technical but, man, it is so good.” So, being appropriately warned, I picked up The God Who Justifies by James White. That was 2002. And this book remains one of my absolute favorites on this topic.

Dr White is a debater. He debates Muslims, Roman Catholics, and various critics of Christianity. This serves him well in how he carefully examines, understands, and articulates the truth of Christianity. What is of more importance than the doctrine of justification by faith alone in Christ alone to the glory of God alone?

The book is technical but it is not too difficult. One might be tempted to be discouraged by the number of times White quotes Greek or seems to split exegetical hairs to make a big point, but we shouldn’t be. He is doing the heavy lifting and careful reasoning to make us more confident in the doctrine of justification so that we may be better equipped to delight in and defend this glorious truth.

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