Justice

Romans 5:1, “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 

Justification is a legal term describing the verdict God has rendered concerning the sinner who has put their faith in Christ. Having had our sins imputed upon him at Calvary, the holy Christ payed the penalty for them. On that foundation, when one puts their trust in Christ, God declares them positionally righteous imputing Christ’s perfect righteousness to them.

In our legal system, after a judge or jury delivers a verdict, the case can be appealed to a higher court which will either uphold or reverse the verdict. If the case continues to be appealed to higher courts, it could eventually be heard by the supreme court. Once this highest court rules, the verdict is final. In the believer’s case before God, the highest court in the land has ruled and declared the believer righteous. The verdict is irreversible. (Romans 8:33-34) - George Ferrier