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Introduction
The exegetical analysis of the Biblical concepts has long been developed by the experts
of theology. They have already developed their beliefs and values in their writings that are
important for the overall presentation of the Biblical interpretations. This paper will look to
analyze on the justification of faith by the Romans in the Biblical versions because the concept
of faith occupies a broader space in the Christian doctrines.1 The messages of Lord Jesus Christ
have shown the importance of the faith in the Christian doctrines.
The means of this faith and the ways of justifying it properly will be displayed as the
most interesting factor in this context. God will salvage the sins of all people on earth through
Lord Jesus Christ’s sacrifice but all the people in the society should possess the faith in Him. The
process of obtaining the justification will be discussed in this paper along with their fruits these
processes might yield.2 The basis of justification of faith is quite complicated as depicted through
the apostle Paul’s letters.
Definition
In the beginning of this section, it must be mentioned that the people will be justified by
faith and they will achieve the peace they have always thrived for. This has come to be one of the
most crucial doctrines in the theological perspective in the recent years. This is one of those
doctrines that will create a different impact from that of other belief systems in the Biblical
1 Owen, John. The doctrine of justification by faith. Lulu. com, 2016.
2 Edwards, Jonathan. Justification by faith alone. Puritan Publications, 2014.

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Christianity. Biblical Christianity is the only sect where people have been saved by the grace of
God as they kept their faith on Him. The concept of justification by faith can be shown in various
Biblical stories.3 The meaning of the word justified is to treat people in a righteous manner as
they have done something good. Through the work of justification, all the sins of the human
beings would be forgiven and God will put all senses of righteousness within the human beings.
In Bible, there are several chapters or passages where justification can be gained through the act
of faith like Romans 5:1 and Galatians 3:24.
The believers of Biblical Christianity have shown that justification will be gained by
people through their own works only. All the people in this world are basically covered by the
righteousness of Jesus Christ. The crucifixion of Jesus and His Resurrection has freed all the
devoted Christians from their sins. According to the Christian believers, it must be said that God
has already completed the work of Justification as a part of faith.
The opposite idea of this justification is sanctification. This is the process of growth in an
ongoing manner. Through this process, believers of Christ will gradually become Christ like
only. They will be saved from all the sins. This view has been expressed in the Corinthians. The
process of sanctification will come after the success of justification. After the salvation from
sins, all devoted and faithful Christians will get the eternal life. This will definitely cater to his
spiritual growth as well.
It has been propagated by most Christian scholars that the concept of justification should
be understood by every people having faith on Christianity. The reasons for this are also very
3 Saarinen, Risto. "Justification by Faith." In The Oxford handbook of Martin Luther's theology. OUP Oxford, 2014.

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effective also. The knowledge of justification is the only thing that will encourage people to
commit good works in their lives. When people will achieve sanctification through justification,
they will ensure their spiritual growth in the proper manner also. The act of justification has
already been committed by Jesus Christ.
Therefore, it means that all devoted Christians will achieve salvation in their lives. As per
the will of God, believers of faith have the opportunity to gain the eternity in their lives by this
righteousness. Theological scholars have opined justification is the only means through which a
person could get into heaven.4 The justification of faith comes from the acts of Christ as He has
completed all the works on our behalf. So, Jesus Christ has already helped the human beings to
possess an eternal life by all means.
Basis
There are several religious customs and methods through which justification is achieved.
The complicated theological beliefs are crucial to be understood in this perspective. The works
of human individuals will be ranked as disqualified by the God for salvation. Sometimes, several
religious doctrines are taught to the human beings on the basis of salvation. These doctrines are
evaluated in the name of the Gospel. Some of these Gospels are not at all true to their worth at
all. Heaven can be achieved by the individuals when they will understand the true meaning and
pure essence of God by all means.
However, it should always be kept in the mind that no deeds and rituals will ever be able
to make the human beings similar to the Jesus Christ. The faith of the human beings will make
4 Saarinen, Risto. "Justification by Faith." In The Oxford handbook of Martin Luther's theology. OUP Oxford, 2014.