What is the relationship between faith and justification?
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Faith is the means by which we receive and acknowledge the justification provided through Christ.
Faith plays a critical role in how we access the benefits of justification, yet it is essential to clarify that our faith does not justify us. Rather, justification is an act of God whereby He declares believers righteous based on the finished work of Christ (Romans 3:26). Therefore, faith serves as the channel through which we accept this gift of grace. It is our belief in what Christ has accomplished, recognizing that the grounds of our justification lie solely in His righteousness. This understanding helps us delineate genuine faith from works-based righteousness.
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