How Can Man Be Just Before God?

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical story of Job, focusing on the question of how man can be just before God, highlighting Job's suffering and the misguided comfort of his friends. It emphasizes the distinction between justification as being declared just rather than made just, using biblical examples and legal analogies to clarify this theological concept. The preacher also discusses the understanding and sympathy of Christ as the high priest who empathizes with human infirmities. Key scriptures from Job, Romans, Hebrews, and 1 Timothy are used to support the message.