Justification is a central tenet of Christian theology, referring to the act by which God declares a sinner to be righteous on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ. This concept is foundational to understanding salvation and the believer's relationship with God. The following scriptures provide insight into the doctrine of justification as presented in the Bible.

Romans 3:23-24 · "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." This passage highlights the universality of sin and the gratuitous nature of justification, emphasizing that it is a gift of grace through the redemptive work of Christ.

Romans 5:1 · "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Here, justification is linked to faith and results in peace with God, indicating a restored relationship between the believer and the Creator.

Galatians 2:16 · "know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified." This verse underscores the distinction between justification by faith and the inability of the law to justify, affirming that faith in Christ is the sole means of being declared righteous.

Ephesians 2:8-9 · "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." Although not using the term "justification" explicitly, this passage reinforces the concept that salvation, which includes justification, is a divine gift received through faith, not human effort.

Titus 3:5-7 · "He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life." This scripture connects justification with the broader work of salvation, highlighting the role of the Holy Spirit and the hope of eternal life as a result of being justified by grace.

Philippians 3:9 · "and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God on the basis of faith." Paul expresses a desire to possess a righteousness that comes from God through faith, rather than relying on his own adherence to the law.

James 2:24 · "As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone." This verse is often discussed in the context of the relationship between faith and works, suggesting that genuine faith is evidenced by actions, though it is not the works themselves that justify.

These scriptures collectively present a comprehensive view of justification, emphasizing its basis in faith, the grace of God, and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. They illustrate the transformative effect of justification on the believer's life, leading to peace with God and the hope of eternal life.Genesis 15:6
And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
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Psalm 32:2
Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
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Psalm 71:16
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of your righteousness, even of your only.
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Psalm 89:16
In your name shall they rejoice all the day: and in your righteousness shall they be exalted.
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Isaiah 42:21
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
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Isaiah 45:24,25
Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
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Isaiah 46:12,13
Listen to me, you stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:
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Isaiah 50:8
He is near that justifies me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is my adversary? let him come near to me.
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Isaiah 51:5,6
My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and my arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait on me, and on my arm shall they trust.
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Isaiah 53:11
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
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Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, said the LORD.
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Isaiah 56:1
Thus said the LORD, Keep you judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
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Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
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Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
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Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
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Zechariah 3:4
And he answered and spoke to those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And to him he said, Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with change of raiment.
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John 5:24
Truly, truly, I say to you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death to life.
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Acts 13:39
And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
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Romans 1:16,17
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
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Romans 2:13
(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
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Romans 3:21,22,24-26,28,30
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
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Romans 4:3-25
For what said the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.
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Romans 5:1,9,11-21
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
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Romans 6:22
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end everlasting life.
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Romans 7:1-25
Know you not, brothers, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives?
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Romans 8:1,30,31,33,34
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
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Romans 9:30-32
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
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Romans 10:1-21
Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
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1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
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1 Corinthians 6:11
And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
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2 Corinthians 5:19,21
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their trespasses to them; and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
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Galatians 2:14-21
But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, If you, being a Jew, live after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compel you the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
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Galatians 3:6,8,9,11,21,22,24
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
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Galatians 4:21-31
Tell me, you that desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?
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Galatians 5:4-6
Christ is become of no effect to you, whoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace.
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Ephesians 6:14
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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Philippians 3:8,9
Yes doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
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Colossians 2:13,14
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, has he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
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Titus 3:7
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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Hebrews 11:4,7
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaks.
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James 2:20-23,26
But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
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On Justification
... of justification will be in the future general judgment. ... But the merit of Christ
is opposed to justification by works; and, in the Scriptures, faith and ...
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General Index.
... Advent message, proclamation of, timely, 351-354. general proclamation of, 355-374. ...
Self-justification, of Satan, 499. ... see also Bible; Scriptures. ...
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On Divine Predestination
... Things receive from the Apostle the general appellation of ... whole praise of our vocation,
justification, adoption, and ... it beyond what the Scriptures say, that ...
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General Principles of Interpretation. 1 Since the Bible Addresses ...
... not speaking of the meritorious ground of justification, but of ... It must suffice to
indicate the general principle by ... No.6. Not only are the Scriptures in their ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxiv general principles of.htm

The Second Epistle General of Peter
... CHAPTER XXII THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER. ... it was studiously read with the
other Scriptures." [1] It ... by faith was represented as a justification of vile ...
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Concerning the Sacrament of Baptism
... death and resurrection; that is, full and complete justification. ... I shall state for
the general benefit what I ... evidence or example in the Scriptures, but rests ...
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The Consensus and Dissensus of Creeds.
... 3. The final coming of Christ. 4. General resurrection. ... 4. Justification by faith
and works, as joint conditions. ... Other differences concerning the Scriptures. ...
/.../ 115 the consensus and.htm

The Articles of the Reformed Episcopal Church. AD 1875.
... amended and adopted at the Third General Council, held ... and Art.5, of the Holy Scriptures,
are enlarged ... The Articles of free-will, justification, and good works ...
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Search the Scriptures
... The general notion of the mass is, that we are everyone of ... Now, read the Scriptures
for this reason. ... I hear a man preach the doctrine of Justification by Faith ...
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Concerning Perfection.
... Those that plead for justification wholly without them, merely by ... made them strain
and wrest the scriptures for an ... saith of many saints in general, Ephesians 2 ...
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