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What does it mean to be 'justified by His blood'?

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Being justified by His blood means that through Christ's sacrificial death, believers are declared righteous before God.

The phrase 'justified by His blood' found in Romans 5:9 underscores the significance of Christ's atoning sacrifice. Justification is a legal declaration by God, reaffirming that believers, through faith in Christ, are counted as righteous. It is through the shedding of His blood that our sins are atoned for, satisfying the demands of God's justice. This doctrine exemplifies the historic Reformed belief that salvation is fully accomplished through Jesus' sacrificial death, ensuring that God's wrath is appeased, and His mercy is extended to those He has chosen. It reinforces the assurance we have in Christ, emphasizing that our standing is based on His work rather than our own.
Scripture References: Romans 5:9, Ephesians 1:7

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