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How do we know that justification comes from faith?

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Justification comes through faith, demonstrated in Romans 3:22, where Paul states that righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

Justification, the act of being declared righteous before God, is a central theme in Reformed theology. Romans 3:22 states that this righteousness is through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. This underscores the belief that human works cannot attain righteousness, as all have sinned (Romans 3:23). Instead, it is the grace of God through faith that justifies the sinner. The parable of the Pharisee and the publican further illustrates this truth; the publican, aware of his unworthiness, cries out for mercy, exemplifying true faith and the heart of one justified by grace. Ultimately, justification is an act of God's grace through faith, not of human effort or merit.
Scripture References: Romans 3:22, Luke 18:13-14

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