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Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 19

Q & A 33
Q What is justification?
A Justification is an act of God’s free grace,*1 wherein he pardons all our sins,*2 and accepts us as righteous in His sight,*3 only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us,*4 and received by faith alone.*5

*1 Romans 3:24.
*2 Romans 4:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:19.
*3 2 Corinthians 5:21.
*4 Romans 4:6, 11; Romans 5:19.
*5 Galatians 2:16; Philippians 3:9.