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How do we know God is just and the justifier?

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We know God is just and the justifier through the substitutionary atonement of Christ, where He bore our sins and paid our debt.

The question of how God can be both just and the justifier is central to understanding His character. Romans 3:26 elucidates this by stating that God is just in dealing with sin while simultaneously justifying those who have faith in Jesus. This balance is possible because through Christ's sacrifice, He took upon Himself the sins of His people. As described in 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ who knew no sin was made sin for us, satisfying divine justice. This act not only dealt with the penalty for sin but also enables believers to be seen as righteous before God. Thus, God remains perfectly just in punishing sin while simultaneously extending grace to the repentant through faith in Christ's atoning work. This encapsulates the core of sovereign grace theology, emphasizing God's initiative in salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 3:26, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:8

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