1. c. AD 56 — Paul the Apostle “Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Significance: Justification is a declared status of peace granted through faith. 2. c. AD 57 — Paul the Apostle “It is God who justifies.” Significance: Justification is God’s act, not man’s achievement. 3. c. AD 96 — Clement of Rome “We are not justified by ourselves, nor by our own wisdom or works, but by faith.” Significance: Justification exclud