Scripture says we were justified by faith.
Romans 3:28
Therefore we conclude that a man is
justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
Romans 5:1
Therefore,
having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Galatians 2:16
knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law
but by faith in Jesus Christ, even
we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be
justified.
Galatians 3:24
Therefore the law was our tutor
to bring us to Christ,
that we might be justified by faith.
So yeah I have a huge issue with anyone who claims we are made alive while not yet justified, or declared righteous. as Abraham was though his faith.