How does Christ fulfill both justice and mercy?

In God's perfect plan, Christ embodies both justice and mercy by bearing the penalty of sin on behalf of the guilty. As noted in Romans 3:26, God is just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. This means that while God logically demands justice for sin, He also provides a way for sinners to be justified through faith in Christ. By taking the full wrath of God for our sins, Christ satisfies divine justice, allowing mercy to flow to those who believe, thus fulfilling both aspects of God's character without compromise.