The Bible teaches that free justification is a gift from God, obtained through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, without any requirement of payment from us.
The doctrine of free justification is rooted in Scripture, particularly in Romans 3:24, where it states that we are "justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." This means that justification, or being made right before God, is not something we can earn or pay for; it is a pure gift of grace. True justification is based solely on the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who paid the full price for our sins on the cross. Those who believe are justified freely and completely, without any requirement for their own actions or works to contribute to that justification.
Furthermore, Isaiah 55:1 invites all who are thirsty to come and drink without money and without price, emphasizing that the spiritual sustenance and justification provided by God are freely given. This message opposes any notion of conditional offers or requirements that suggest humans must first act on their own will to receive justification. In the sovereignty of God's grace, justification is given to those whom He has predestined to believe, not based on their own merits but entirely by His mercy.
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