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How do we know the doctrine of justification by faith is true?

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The doctrine of justification by faith is affirmed throughout Scripture, particularly in Romans 5:1, which states, 'Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.'

Justification by faith is a cornerstone of Reformed theology, and its truth is supported by numerous scriptural evidences. Romans 5:1 clearly states, 'Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' This verse encapsulates the essence of justification; it indicates that believers are declared righteous by faith alone, which leads to peace with God.

Furthermore, Romans 10:10 reinforces this principle: 'With the heart man believes unto righteousness.' Here, righteousness is imputed to the believer not on the basis of works but through faith in Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 complements this by declaring that 'by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' Hence, the doctrine of justification by faith is scripturally grounded and is vital to understanding and affirming our standing before God.
Scripture References: Romans 5:1, Romans 10:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, Romans 3:26, Romans 3:28, Romans 4:3, Romans 3:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 60, Romans 8:3, Romans 3:21-26, Romans 4:1-8, Galatians 3:11, Romans 3:23, Habakkuk 2:4, Galatians 2:21, Galatians 3:24-26, Romans 3:21-22, Romans 3:22-24, Romans 4:1-5, Galatians 2:15-16, Romans 3:10-26, Hebrews 6:18, Philippians 3:9, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 3, Romans 3:19-28, Romans 4:5, Galatians 3:13, Romans 4, Romans 3:20-22, Galatians 3:24-25, Romans 1:16-17, Galatians 3:6, Romans 1:17, Hebrews 10:38, Romans 3:22, Romans 8:39, Galatians 1:4, Hebrews 11:17-19, Ephesians 1:6, Colossians 1:20-21, Romans 3:24-26, Genesis 12:1-8, Isaiah 1:18, John 16:10

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