How does one attain justification according to the Bible?

Biblical justification is rooted in faith, particularly faith in Jesus Christ as the means of salvation. In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus highlights that the tax collector, who acknowledged his sin and asked for mercy, went home justified (Luke 18:14). This underscores the Reformed teaching that justification is by grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is a legal declaration from God that sinners, who believe in Christ, are counted as righteous despite their sinfulness, solely based on the merits of Christ's sacrifice. The path to justification is marked by humility, repentance, and faith, rather than reliance on personal righteousness.