Imputation is affirmed through Scripture, highlighting God's justice and mercy in justifying the ungodly through faith in Christ.
The truth of imputation is deeply rooted in biblical teaching and is confirmed throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Romans 3:28 states, 'Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.' This indicates that justification comes solely through faith, not by our works or merits. Additionally, the example of Abraham in Romans 4 serves as a paradigm for all believers, affirming that righteousness is imputed based on faith alone. When one believes in Jesus Christ, it is not merely their personal righteousness that is credited; rather, it is the perfect righteousness of Christ that is accounted to them. The assurance of this doctrine is reiterated in Romans 4:24, stating that righteousness will be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised Jesus from the dead. This underscores the certainty of imputation as part of God's plan of salvation.
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