According to Romans 5:1, what is the immediate result of being justified by faith?
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Correct answer: Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
Justification removes the hostility caused by sin. Consequently, the believer enters into a state of 'shalom' or objective peace with God, replacing judgment with reconciliation.
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