Believers are justified before God through faith in Jesus Christ, who took their sins upon Himself.
Justification is a central doctrine in Reformed theology, emphasizing that believers are declared righteous by faith in Christ alone. Romans 5:1 states, 'Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' This means that through faith in Christ's redemptive work, our sins are imputed to Him, and His righteousness is imputed to us. The argument is further supported by Galatians 2:16, which asserts that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ. Hence, justification is wholly reliant on Christ's atonement, ensuring that believers stand righteous before God, free from condemnation.
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