To be justified before God means to be declared righteous on the basis of Christ's blood and imputed righteousness.
Justification is a fundamental doctrine within sovereign grace theology, indicating that through faith in Christ, believers are declared righteous before God. This is achieved through the blood of Christ, which pays the penalty for sin and satisfies divine justice (see Revelation 19:8 for the symbolism of righteousness). Justification is not based on human merit or works but on the imputation of Christ's righteousness to the believer. This theological truth assures Christians that their standing before God is secure, rooted in Christ's finished work rather than fluctuating human performance.
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