Justification is a legal declaration by God that we are righteous. It
involves God forgiving our sins and at the same time imputing the righteousness
of Christ unto us. Imputation of Christ righteousness is
illustrated in Romans 4:3 (KJV):
'For what saith
the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for
righteousness.'
This is further explained by Paul in Romans 4:4-5
(KJV):
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Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. :5
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly,
his faith is counted for righteousness.'
Justification is a completed of work of God and it is
instantaneous.Galatians 2:16 further adds:
'Knowing that a man is not justified by the works
of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus
Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works
of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be
justified.'
It means that
justification is by the faith of Christ alone (not our effort in conjuring up
faith). Justification is on the merit of His work on our behalf, and hence, our
own work is disqualified.
Rejoice.
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