Declaration Quote by Kevin DeYoung

We explain justification simply as the acceptance with which God receives us into his favor as righteous men. And we say that it consists…

— John Calvin

Justified means just as if you've never sinned.

— Joyce Meyer

There is only one justification for having sinned, and that is to be glad of it.

— H. L. Mencken

To be justified means more than to be declared "not guilty." It actually means to be declared righteous before God. It means God has…

— Jerry Bridges

“Justification is an eschatological fact that has occurred in history. It means acquittal from the guilt of sin by a favorable decision of the…

— George Eldon Ladd

“Righteousness is not about right doing. Righteousness is about right believing. You are made righteous in God's eyes when you put your faith in…

— Joseph Prince

“Justification Justification means that God not only has forgiven me of my sins but also has granted me the righteousness of Christ. Because of…

— Robert S. McGee

Because of the Cross, God can be both just towards sin and yet mercifully justifying to sinners.

— Timothy Keller

Righteousness doesn't come from doing everything right. We're justified by putting our faith in Jesus Christ.

— Anonymous

God is righteous in making the sinner righteous.

— Joseph Prince

A sinner is not justified before God (coram Deo) apart from the righteousness of Christ apprehended by faith.

— Jonathan Edwards

The only works of righteousness that serve to justify a sinner are the works of Christ.

— R. C. Sproul