Bible dictionary for children
Justification
Justification means being put right with God.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Justification means being put right with God. Paul uses language connected with a right standing, rather than pretending that wrongdoing never mattered.
Talk about it
How is being put right different from making excuses for a wrong?
An example from the Bible
Romans speaks of being justified by faith and having peace with God through Jesus Christ. The teaching emphasizes God's action and welcome.
Read Romans 5:1 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Romans 5:1
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
