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What does being 'justified' mean in a Christian context?

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Justification means being declared righteous by God through faith in Christ's sacrifice.

In the Christian context, justification refers to the act of God declaring a sinner to be righteous on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ. As mentioned in Romans 5:1, therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God. This righteousness is not based on human works but on Christ's completed work on the cross, which satisfies God's justice and allows believers to stand before Him without condemnation.
Scripture References: Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9

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