In the context of salvation, what does the term 'Justification' specifically refer to?
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Correct answer: Being declared righteous by God
Justification is a legal term used by Paul to describe God's act of declaring a sinner righteous through faith in Christ. It is a change in legal standing before God rather than a measure of personal moral progress.
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