A33: Justification is an act of God’s free grace, wherein He pardoneth all our sins₁, and accepteth us as righteous in His sight₂, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us₃, and received by faith alone_4.

1. Romans 3:24-25; Romans 4:6-8
2. 2 Corinthians 5:19,21
3. Romans 5:17-19
4. Galatians 2:16; Philippians 3:9

For further study see:

1. WSC 32: What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life?
2. WSC 36: What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
3. WLC 70: What is justification?
4. WLC 71: How is justification an act of God’s free grace?
5. WLC 77: Wherein do justification and sanctification differ?
6. WCF CHAPTER 11:  Of Justification
7. Dr. Dennis Prutow explains WSC 33 “Justification: Benefit Number One”