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How do we know we are justified before God?

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We are justified before God through the finished work of Christ, who lived and died for us, allowing us to be seen as righteous in Him.

Justification before God is not based on our works but on faith in Jesus Christ alone. Romans 3:24 teaches that we are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. This is central to the Reformed understanding of salvation—faith in Christ's sacrifice is what makes us righteous in the sight of God. Furthermore, our justification is secure because it relies on Christ's done work rather than our ability to uphold the law. Therefore, even our humility and service to God do not earn justification; they are responses to the grace that has already been given to us in Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:28, Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:7, Romans 6:18, Romans 4:6, Galatians 2:21, Revelation 14:5, Romans 3:20-22, 1 Corinthians 1:30

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