How do we know that Christ's righteousness is what God accepts?
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The acceptance of Christ's righteousness is affirmed in 2 Corinthians 5:21, where He became sin for us, allowing us to be the righteousness of God in Him.
Scripture explicitly affirms that our own righteousness is insufficient for acceptance with God. Isaiah 64:6 states that our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, highlighting the futility of relying on our works. In contrast, Christ’s righteousness, which was perfected through His obedience and sacrifice, is the only basis for our acceptance. 2 Corinthians 5:21 illustrates this beautifully by stating that God made Christ, who knew no sin, to be sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. This underscores that salvation and acceptance before God hinge solely on faith in Christ’s completed work.
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