Justification of Man

We are accounted righteous before God only for the merit of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, by faith, and not for our own works or deservings. Wherefore that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort.

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
— Romans 5:1 (WEB)

Note

Methodists hold justification by faith alone — fully Protestant on this point. Wesley's famous Aldersgate experience hinged on this article.

Bible references

Romans 3:21-28 · Romans 4:1-5 · Romans 5:1 · Galatians 2:16 · Ephesians 2:8-9 · Titus 3:5-7