Eternal justification refers to the notion that God's declaration of righteousness for His elect occurred before the foundation of the world.
Eternal justification is a profound theological concept in Reformed thought, affirming that the justification of God's elect occurred in God’s eternal decree before creation. This is highlighted in Romans 8:33, where it states, 'Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifies.' This doctrine underlines the permanence and unchangeable nature of God's purpose in salvation, emphasizing that believers were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, ensuring their justification. It magnifies the certainty and security found in God's sovereign grace, distinguishing it from temporal or conditional views of justification.
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