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How can Christians be made the righteousness of God in Christ?

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Christians become the righteousness of God through the imputation of Christ's righteousness to them (2 Corinthians 5:21).

The concept of being made the righteousness of God in Christ is foundational to Christian identity. As expressed in 2 Corinthians 5:21, believers are made righteous not through their own works but by the righteousness of Christ being imputed to them. This means that when Christ took our sins upon Himself, His perfect righteousness was credited to our account. This transaction is not merely legal or figurative; it is a profound reality for those who have faith in Him. It establishes believers as acceptable before God, fulfilling the requirement of His justice. Therefore, the Christian's standing before God is not based on personal merit but solely on Christ's finished work, emphasizing the grace inherent in sovereign grace theology.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21

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Christ Made Sin
Bill Parker · Oct 14, 2012
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