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How can God be both just and the justifier of sinners?

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God remains just by fulfilling the penalty for sin through Christ, allowing Him to be the justifier of those who have faith.

The seeming tension between God's justice and His role as the justifier of sinners is resolved in the sacrificial work of Christ. Romans 3:26 explains that God is just because He satisfies the demands of justice through Christ's atonement. This means that while He upholds the law and punishes sin, He also provides a perfect substitute in Christ. Therefore, through faith in Jesus, believers are justified without compromising God's holiness. This foundational truth assures us that God's character is perfectly balanced and that His grace in justifying sinners is consistent with His justice.
Scripture References: Romans 3:26, Job 9:2

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The Righteousness of God
Jim Casey · Sep 25, 2016
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