God justifies the ungodly through the imputation of Christ's righteousness, demonstrating His wisdom and justice.
The justification of the ungodly is a magnificent display of divine wisdom and justice. In Proverbs 17:15, God declares that justifying the wicked is an abomination, and yet through Christ, the unworthy are declared righteous. This paradox is resolved in the substitutionary work of Christ, who had our sins imputed to Him. Just as our sin was charged to Christ, His righteousness is imputed to us in the gospel, allowing God to remain just while justifying sinners. This doctrine assures us that salvation is grounded in God's purposes from eternity, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:21.
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