How can a just God justify the ungodly?

The question of how a just God can justify the ungodly is central to the gospel message. God, being perfectly just, cannot overlook sin; however, He provided a solution through the sacrificial death of Christ. As stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ was made sin for us, allowing God's wrath against sin to be satisfied while simultaneously enabling sinners to be deemed righteous in His sight. This divine exchange demonstrates God’s justice—while sin is punished, those who believe in Christ are credited with His righteousness. Thus, God's character is upheld, and His grace is extended to us, justifying us freely through faith.