We know God declares us righteous through scripture, particularly through Christ's fulfillment of the law and imputed righteousness.
The assurance that God declares us righteous is rooted in scripture, which outlines the doctrine of justification through faith. The Apostle Paul makes it clear that God is both just and the justifier of those who believe in Jesus (Romans 3:26). By fulfilling every requirement of the law through his life, death, and resurrection, Christ has not only absorbed the penalties of our sin but has also provided the righteousness necessary to stand before a holy God.
Moreover, God's decree and the belief in Christ lead to a positional righteousness that believers possess because it is credited to them. This act is not based on human endeavor but purely on God's grace. Paul further affirms that the righteousness from God comes through faith, indicating that it is a gift, not a merit-based achievement, giving believers confident access to God's presence and assuring them of their standing before Him as justified and accepted in Christ.
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