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The Freedom of Justification — Living in Peace with God   There’s a deep sigh of relief that comes after hearing the words, “You’re free to go.”   The case is closed. The debt is paid. The verdict is final. That’s what justification does for every believer. It’s not just a legal declaration; it’s a life-changing reality. Through Jesus Christ, the war between you and God is over. Peace has taken the place of punishment. Grace has silenced guilt. Romans 8:1 declares, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” You are no longer on trial — the verdict is in.   The Verdict Is In When Jesus rose from the dead, He didn’t just prove His victory over sin — He sealed your justification. His resurrection is heaven’s receipt that your debt has been paid in full. Romans 4:25 reminds us that Jesus “was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.” That means your standing with God is secure. You don’t have to live ...

The Great Exchange: What Justification Really Means for Your Faith Imagine standing before a judge   after being accused of a crime you committed , trembling as the evidence piles up. You know you’re guilty — there’s no argument, no excuse, no escape. Just when the sentence is about to fall, someone steps forward, takes your punishment, and the judge declares you   “not guilty.” That’s justification.   It’s not just a feeling of being innocent; it’s a divine declaration that you are made right before God. The Judge of all the earth looks at you — a sinner   — and declares you righteous, and this is  not because of what you’ve done, but because of what Jesus has done for you.   It is not something you feel but something you are. Justification is the heart of the gospel — the great exchange of your sin for Christ’s righteousness.   Why We Need Justification Sin separates us from God. Every one  is born into sin and is therefore spiritually separated...