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How do we know that Jesus Christ is our righteousness?

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Jesus Christ is our righteousness as He is both fully God and fully man, and His sacrificial death satisfies the justice of God for sinners.

The doctrine of Christ as our righteousness is grounded in the understanding of His dual nature as both God and man. In Hebrews 2:14-17, it is stated that He took on flesh and blood to act as a suitable Savior for sinners. As sinful humans, we cannot achieve righteousness on our own; thus, Christ becomes our righteousness by imputation. He represents us before God, fulfilling the law perfectly and offering Himself as the sacrifice for our sins. Romans 5:6-8 further emphasizes that God demonstrated His love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Our faith in Christ's redemptive work allows us to stand justified in the eyes of God, not based on our merit but solely on His grace.
Scripture References: Hebrews 2:14-17, Romans 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:22-26, Philippians 3:9, Romans 1:17, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 3:21-22

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