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The concept of justification is deeply rooted in God’s original creation and His design for humanity. When God created humankind, He did so with a vision of holy fellowship, creating us in His own image. The first humans, Adam and Eve, enjoyed a pure relationship with God, living in harmony with Him and in a state of innocence. But this perfect relationship came with a condition: obedience. God gave them a command and the ability to keep it, and through this, they maintained their unity with Him. However, disobedience shattered this bond, bringing sin and death into the world and breaking the fellowship between humanity and God.

The moment Adam and Eve sinned, death entered the picture. Not only did they face physical mortality, but they also experienced spiritual separation from God. This separation has been passed down to all humanity, making us all born into a state of spiritual death. Our natural inclination toward sin is a direct result of this break in our relationship with God. Without God’s intervention, humanity would be eternally separated from Him, unable to restore that lost fellowship. This is where justification becomes essential; it is God’s means of restoring us to Himself, a divine act of grace.

Through Jesus Christ, God set forth a plan to reconcile humanity to Himself. By sending His Son to take on the consequences of sin, God offers us a path back to Him. Jesus, the perfect representative, died in our place, bearing our sins and making justification possible. Because of His sacrifice, those who believe are seen as righteous before God. This restoration of our relationship with God, made possible through Jesus, is the foundation of justification. God’s love and grace have paved the way for forgiveness and acceptance, offering us new life through faith in Christ.