How does one receive justification?

To receive justification, one must place faith entirely in Jesus Christ, recognizing that it is His obedience and sacrifice that pays the debt for sin. In Galatians 2:16, Paul clarifies that even we, as believers, are justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law. Thus, faith is not a work to be performed but a humble acceptance of what Christ has accomplished on our behalf. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes this even clearer, asserting that we are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from ourselves; it is the gift of God, ensuring that no one can boast about their own merit.