Who are the subjects of justification?

Justification is offered specifically to those who acknowledge their sinfulness and recognize their need for God's mercy. Romans 4:5 states that God 'justifies the ungodly.' This emphasizes that justification is not a reward for the righteous but a gift for those who admit their need for grace. Believers, like David, acknowledge their transgressions and seek God's forgiveness, as he expresses in his confession (Psalm 32:5). Therefore, it highlights the grace of God that reaches out to those who understand their lost state and turn in faith to Him for redemption.