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How do we know faith alone justifies us?

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Scripture, such as Romans 4:3, teaches that Abraham's faith was counted as righteousness, confirming that faith alone justifies.

The certainty of justification through faith alone is laid out in Romans 4, where Paul appeals to the example of Abraham. He states in Romans 4:3 that 'Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.' This indicates that it was not Abraham's works that justified him, but his belief in God's promise. The notion of imputation, where Christ’s righteousness is credited to believers, reinforces the doctrine that salvation is a gift of grace, apprehended by faith. This means the merit of Christ’s obedience, rather than any human performance, solely grounds a person's justification. Throughout scripture, including verses like Romans 3:28, the message that faith, apart from deeds, secures a righteous standing before God is consistently affirmed.
Scripture References: Romans 4:3, Romans 3:28, Galatians 3:11, Ephesians 2:8-9

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