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How is a person justified before God according to scripture?

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A person is justified before God by faith in Christ, not by works of the law.

Justification before God is a central tenet of Reformed theology, articulated in Romans 2:13, which states that it is not merely the hearers of the law who are justified, but the doers of the law. However, closer examination reveals that all have sinned and cannot attain perfection through their own efforts. Thus, the New Testament teaches that justification is through faith in Jesus Christ alone, as Romans 3:28 notes, 'a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.' This reaffirms that it is Christ's righteousness, imputed to believers alongside their faith, that secures their justification. This truth alleviates the burden of self-reliance, as it anchors salvation wholly in the grace of God and His redemptive work in Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 2:13, Romans 3:28

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