The doctrine of imputation is crucial because it explains how believers are declared righteous before God through Christ’s righteousness attributed to them.
Imputation is a fundamental aspect of the Gospel that assures us of our standing before God. It carries the idea that our sins were charged to Christ, who was sinless, and in turn, His perfect righteousness is credited to us who believe. This is articulated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, which states, 'For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.' Without understanding imputation, one cannot grasp the full weight of grace offered in the Gospel. It reveals God's justice and mercy in being able to declare sinners righteous without compromising His holiness. Thus, it is crucial for believers to recognize that their acceptance before God is not based on their own righteousness but solely on Christ’s perfect, imputed righteousness.
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