Rev. VanEssen Scripture: Matt. 7: 21-27, Romans 1: 1-17:1-20. Text: Romans 1: 17b The Justifier Theme: The believer’s spiritual life rests on his having been justified. 1. The basis on which the believer is justified. 2. The reason why he is justified. 3. When he is justified. 4. The fruit of having been justified.