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What does the term 'being justified freely' mean?

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Being justified freely means that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by works.

The term 'being justified freely' indicates that justification is not based on human effort or merit but is entirely a gift of God's grace. Romans 3:24 states, 'Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,' emphasizing that it is God's unmerited favor that bestows justification upon believers. This is a core component of the Reformed understanding of salvation, wherein grace alone achieves redemption. It underscores that no one can boast in their own righteousness because salvation is wholly dependent on Christ's atoning work, a truth encapsulated by Ephesians 2:8-9, which reminds us, 'For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.'
Scripture References: Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8-9

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