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Faith is the key to justification. We are not justified by our works or by meeting certain standards, but by simple, trusting faith in Jesus Christ. This faith isn’t merely intellectual assent; it’s a deep-seated trust that Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross was sufficient to cover our sins. Justifying faith is personal and specific, a conviction that “Jesus died for me.” This assurance allows us to approach God with confidence, knowing we have been forgiven and accepted, despite our past.

The act of justifying faith brings humility, as we acknowledge that we have nothing to offer on our own. Faith is about coming to God with empty hands, trusting solely in what Christ has done for us. When we approach God in faith, He counts our trust as righteousness, granting us a new standing before Him. Justification by faith frees us from the burden of trying to earn God’s favor; it is based entirely on His mercy. This kind of faith is unwavering, resting in the belief that Jesus’s work on the cross was all-sufficient.

Faith, then, is not just a condition for justification; it is the very means by which we enter into a new relationship with God. The humility that accompanies justifying faith aligns us with God’s grace, allowing us to live in peace and gratitude. When we trust in Jesus’s sacrifice, we are transformed by the Spirit, freed from condemnation, and made alive to a new life. Justification by faith is the heart of the gospel, the good news that God has done for us what we could never do for ourselves.