We are justified by faith alone, as affirmed in Romans 5:1, which declares that we have peace with God through our faith in Christ.
Justification by faith is a critical doctrine within Reformed theology, underscoring that salvation is not achieved through our works but received through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 clearly states that 'therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' This assertion reinforces Paul’s argument in Philippians where he expresses that all his previous attempts at righteousness through the law were ineffectual compared to the righteousness provided by faith in Christ. The doctrine asserts that it is God's grace, rather than human effort, that secures our acceptance before Him, emphasizing that salvation is entirely a work of God.
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