What does the Bible teach about justification and righteousness?
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The Bible teaches that justification and righteousness are granted through faith in Christ alone, not by works.
Justification is a legal declaration by God that the sinner is considered righteous because of their faith in Jesus Christ. As Romans 5:1 states, 'therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God.' Righteousness, therefore, is imputed to believers through faith, and not based on any works or adherence to the law. Paul emphasizes this in Galatians 5:6, where he asserts that 'in Jesus Christ neither circumcision avails anything nor uncircumcision, but faith which works by love.' Thus, our entire standing before God rests on Christ’s righteousness, which is received through faith.
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