"And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses."
Acts 13:39 KJV
"Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."
Romans 3:28 KJV
We are justified by faith in Jesus. Justification is the truth that God is just in declaring the believer just despite our performance, our behavior and our transgressions. We can stand before the Lord fully exonerated from the wages of sin through our faith in Jesus and his finished work.
In my personal journey of faith, understanding the concept of justification by faith has been deeply transformative. The phrase "not guilty," as depicted in the image, truly resonates with the Gospel's message that believers are declared righteous not through their own deeds but through faith in Jesus Christ. This shifts the focus from trying to earn God's favor by following the law perfectly to trusting in Jesus’ sacrifice. Living with the assurance of justification by faith means I can approach life’s challenges knowing that my mistakes, failures, and imperfections do not condemn me. Instead, they have been accounted for through Jesus’ atonement. This freedom inspires greater gratitude and a desire to live according to God’s guidance, not out of fear but out of love and faith. For anyone struggling with feelings of guilt or trying to live up to religious standards, embracing justification by faith can bring peace. It’s not about human effort but about trusting in God’s grace, which declares us "not guilty" and restores a right relationship with Him. This foundation has also helped me to extend grace and forgiveness to others, understanding just how freely it has been given to me.
