Romans 5:1 (NIV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
God justifies the believer—not because of the worthiness of his belief, but because of His worthiness who is believed. —Richard Hooker (English pastor, 16th century).
Today's Best Illustrations – Volume 5, (Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1997), WORDsearch CROSS e-book, Under: "FAITH".