Faith is the means by which we receive justification through Christ's righteousness.
Faith is pivotal in the process of justification, serving as the channel through which we receive God's grace. According to Galatians 2:16, we are justified 'by the faith of Jesus Christ,' which signifies that it is Christ's faithfulness that secures our justification rather than our own works. Theologically, justification is not based on our ability to produce faith, but rather on God's provision and the faithfulness of Christ. This divine initiative assures us that faith itself is a gift from God, enabling us to believe and thereby become righteous in His sight. Thus, faith, while essential, is not a work we perform to earn salvation, but a humble acknowledgment of God's grace.
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