What is the relation of justification by faith to justice? Otto argues that it was for the purpose of establishing justice that Jesus sacrificed himself. The work of Christ was and is focused on the justice of God. This has tremendous implications for the Christian life. Union with Christ through faith leads to a continuation of the works of justice that Christ did. This article finds in the work of Jonathan Edwards a synthesis between justification and justice; hence its discussion of Edwards' doctrine of justification. The relationship between faith and works comes into sharp focus.