Justification before God is on the basis of imputed righteousness. Justification before one’s own consciousness is by imputed and imparted righteousness. The elect are justified by works before others. What does it mean to believe on Christ? A person who asks another to define a Biblical term is unpopular. The average person asked to explain saving faith would think the request foolish because he thinks everyone knows what simple faith is. He would explain that the athlete has faith that he will win, and a surgical patient has faith that he will recover. Buddhists, Muslims, and all religionists talk about faith. The concept that faith is simple is humanistic. Saving faith is not simple. Saving faith must not be confused with general faith, which is found among religionists, politicians, athletes, pagans, etc. A guide who neglects to examine his route before undertaking to guide is unworthy of the title of guide. A so-called church member who says he is a believer and has not investigated the meaning of faith is not worthy of the title of believer. A person who hears from the pulpit only simple faith and practical directions is poorly informed. Both salvation and the Christian life are complex subjects. God is the Author of faith, Christ is the Object of faith, and works are the fruit of faith. The average professing Christian says the word "justify" means to make one righteous before God. If that is true, does a person’s faith or his works make him righteous before God?