Bible Dictionary
Justification
Justification is God’s gracious judicial declaration that sinners who trust in Jesus Christ are forgiven and counted righteous. It rests on Christ’s saving work and is received through faith, not earned by works.
Biblical Usage
Justification is received through faith in Jesus Christ, not through works. Christ’s death and resurrection are central to its saving basis. Justification includes forgiveness, peace with God, and acceptance as righteous; good works follow as its consequence but are not its ground.
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