However, we do not mean, properly speaking, that it is faith itself that justifies us—for faith is only the instrument by which we embrace Christ, our righteousness. But Jesus Christ is our righteousness in making available to us all his merits and all the holy works he has done for us and in our place. And faith is the instrument that keeps us in communion with him and with all his benefits. When those benefits are made ours they are more than enough to absolve us of our sins.

via Mark Horne » Blog Archive » Why hypercalvinism is back of the “FV controversy.”.

So states the Belgic Confession. But I wonder… If I preach that one is maintained in a justified state by faith would that be considered orthodox by the watchbloggers?

FOR FURTHER READING: Union with Christ allows us to keep both forensic justification and justification by faith alone.