BASICS #5

Sin separates us from God by our failure to conform to His moral law in actions, attitudes, and nature. However, God provided a complete solution through Jesus Christ's atonement - both His sacrificial death and His perfect life of obedience. Through faith alone, we receive justification, which is God's legal declaration that we are righteous. This means we are not just forgiven but declared righteous, adopted as God's children, and given peace with Him. While sin may affect our daily fellowship with God, our standing as His children remains secure through Christ's finished work.