How do we know that justification is by faith alone?
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We know justification is by faith alone through scriptures like Romans 5:1 and Galatians 2:16, which affirm that faith in Christ, not works, is the means of being justified.
The doctrine of justification by faith alone is rooted in several key scriptures. Romans 5:1 states, 'Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' This underscores that our standing before God is established through faith, not through human works. Galatians 2:16 further clarifies that no one can be justified by the works of the law but only through faith in Jesus Christ. The consistency of these teachings across scripture affirms that our relationship with God is grounded entirely in Christ's work, validated by our trust in Him.
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