How do we know the doctrine of justification is true?
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We know justification is true because it is grounded in God's promise and the completed work of Christ, providing assurance that the ungodly can be justified through faith.
Justification stands at the heart of the Gospel, whereby God declares sinners righteous on account of Christ's sacrifice. As stated in Romans 5:4, God justifies the ungodly by taking their penalty upon Himself. This truth not only emphasizes God's ability to forgive but also demonstrates that He alone can justify, as no earthly judge can. The assurance we have in justification comes not from our works but solely through faith in Christ, who has satisfied the demands of the law through His death. Therefore, our justification is both a gift and a certainty based upon the perfect sacrifice of our Savior.
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