Scripture affirms that God accepted His people in Christ before the foundation of the world.
God's acceptance of His elect in Jesus Christ is rooted in the doctrine of election, as highlighted in Ephesians 1:4-5, where it states that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. This acceptance is not based on our actions or righteousness but solely on the perfect obedience of Christ as our substitute. His completed work establishes a permanent acceptance for believers, referring back to Deuteronomy where the people of Israel are referred to as 'upright' despite their failures, pointing to God's unchanging nature and His view of the elect in the righteousness of Christ. Thus, God sees His people as righteous in Him, providing assurance that His acceptance is eternal and unshakeable.
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