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How can the church be described as perfect if we are sinners?

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The church is described as perfect through its union with Christ, whose righteousness covers believers' sins.

The church's perfection is rooted in its union with Christ, who is holy and blameless. While believers are inherently sinful, through faith, they are united with Jesus and are therefore seen as perfect in God's sight. This perfection is not due to any merit of their own but is derived from Christ's righteousness, which is imputed to them. Ephesians 5:27 states that Christ presents the church to Himself as a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, highlighting the transformative work of Christ that makes believers acceptable before God.
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:27, Romans 3:23-24

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