Christ's righteousness is affirmed through Scripture, highlighting His sinlessness and the atoning sacrifice that provides believers with righteousness.
The assurance of Christ's righteousness can be traced back to biblical truth that declares Him sinless and perfect. As articulated in Bunyan's reflections, believers do not find assurance in their own spiritual condition but in the unwavering truth that Christ's righteousness is eternal and immutable. The New Testament reinforces this doctrine, indicating that believers who are 'in Christ' have His righteousness attributed to them, removing any concerns over personal merit. This is highlighted in Romans 3:22, which states that the righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe.
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