How does Christ justify believers?

The doctrine of justification asserts that Christ justifies believers through faith in His redemptive work. Romans 5:1 states, 'Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' This means that when we place our faith in Christ, His righteousness is credited to us, and our sins are forgiven. Hebrews 10:14 emphasizes that Christ, by one offering, has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. Therefore, our justification before God is not based on our works but solely on the merit of Christ, who fulfilled the law on our behalf.