The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is our righteousness, fulfilling all the demands of God's law on our behalf.
In Jeremiah 23:6, it is declared that 'the Lord is our righteousness.' This means that Christ embodies righteousness itself, as no one can meet God's perfect standard without Him. Our own attempts at righteousness are likened to 'filthy rags' (Isaiah 64:6); thus, we must rely on Christ's perfect obedience and sacrifice. In 1 Corinthians 1:30, we see that Jesus is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, indicating that all our standing before God is based on His imputed righteousness rather than our own efforts. The doctrine of justification by faith alone (Romans 5:1) rests on the foundation that Christ took our unrighteousness upon Himself and gifted us His perfect righteousness.
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