How do we know that justification by faith is true?
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Justification by faith is affirmed in scripture, particularly in Romans 5:1 which states, 'Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.'
Justification by faith is central to Reformed theology and is strongly supported by scripture. In Romans 5:1, Paul writes, 'Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' This indicates that faith is the means through which believers receive justification, not by their own works or righteousness. The doctrine is further illustrated through the life of Abraham, as mentioned in Romans 4:3, where it states, 'For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.' Thus, our standing before God is based solely on our faith in Christ's atoning work, not on our efforts.
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