How can God justify the ungodly?

The fundamental question of 'How can God be just and justify the ungodly?' is answered through the revelation of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. God upholds His justice while also offering mercy to sinners through Christ’s atoning work. Romans 4:5 tells us, 'But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.' This illustrates that God's grace allows for the unjust to be seen as righteous through faith in Jesus. Additionally, Revelation 13:8 speaks of the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world, signifying that God’s plan for salvation and justification existed before time, ensuring that His justice and mercy are perfectly reconciled.