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How is justification related to God's grace?

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Justification is God's gracious act of declaring a sinner righteous based on faith in Jesus Christ, not on personal merit.

Justification is a core tenet of Christian doctrine, illustrating how God graciously declares sinners righteous. According to Romans 3:24, 'and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus,' this underlines that justification is a gift from God, provided through Christ’s redemptive work, emphasizing that no one can be justified by their works. In the case of the thief on the cross, his justification came through faith in Jesus, as it was Christ’s righteousness that was credited to him, not any personal virtue or deeds. This powerful act of grace ensures that through faith alone, believers are clothed in Christ’s righteousness, securing their standing before God.
Scripture References: Romans 3:24, Luke 23:43

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