Justification by faith means that sinners are declared righteous before God solely through faith in Jesus Christ.
Justification is a legal declaration by God that a sinner is accounted righteous. This is not based on works or personal righteousness but solely through faith in Jesus Christ, as articulated in Romans 5:1: 'Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' It is essential to acknowledge that this justification is a gift of grace, not something we earn. Galatians 2:16 also emphasizes that no one will be justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. This central doctrine underlines that believers are accepted by God because Jesus' perfect righteousness is counted as theirs.
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