Biblical dictionary

Justification

God's act of declaring sinners righteous through faith in Christ.

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Definition

Meaning

Justification

Justification is a legal and relational declaration rooted in Christ's work, not human merit. Believers stand accepted before God because of Jesus.

Why it matters

Justification guards the heart of the gospel by clarifying how sinners are counted righteous before God.

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