TEXAS GOSPEL STAFF

Some people wrongly believe that being justified in Christ means we are no longer capable of sin, but this is not true. Just as Jesus remained sinless while taking on the condemnation of our sins, we remain flawed even though we’ve been justified. Our sinful nature doesn’t vanish, but our debt to God has been fully paid through Christ’s sacrifice.

Being justified doesn’t mean Christians stop sinning—it means their sins are no longer counted against them. Even though we remain imperfect, Christ’s righteousness has been credited to us. This doesn’t give us a reason to live carelessly, but it assures us that our status before God is secure because of Jesus, not our own works.

The believer’s struggle with sin is ongoing, but the beauty of justification is that our standing with God doesn’t depend on our perfection. We live out our faith, striving for holiness, not to earn favor but to respond to the love and mercy we have received through Christ.