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What does it mean to be justified according to the Reformed theology?

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To be justified means to be declared righteous by God through faith in Christ, based on His grace alone.

In Reformed theology, justification is a central doctrine that signifies God's act of declaring a sinner righteous on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ. According to Romans 5:1, 'Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' Justification is not based on any works or merit of our own, but solely on Christ's righteousness, imputed to us. This means that when God looks at the believer, He sees the perfect obedience and righteousness of Christ that covers our sins. Additionally, this act of justification is rooted in God's sovereign grace, which Christ obtained for His people, solidifying the believer's position not as a sinner in God’s sight but as justified and welcomed into fellowship with Him.
Scripture References: Romans 5:1, Romans 3:21-26, Ephesians 2:8-9

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