Justification is not a Pardon but an acquittal. The Last Reform clearly defines the difference between “repent to be forgiven” and “Believe to be saved”. The latter is “The Everlasting Gospel” the former is religion. A pardoned sinner is a sinner, and sinners will not enter the kingdom of God. It takes been declared “Just” Like in not guilty; like in acquitted. Without shedding of blood there is no remission of sin (Hebrews 9:22) The Blood of Jesus cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7) if you believe it, you are acquitted; Then you are truly saved. And this salvation is obtained by Grace alone, through Faith alone.
