How do we know that we are accepted by God?

Our acceptance before God is not contingent upon our personal experiences or efforts but is secured through faith in Jesus Christ. Faith acts as the means by which we embrace God's verdict of our condition; it acknowledges that in ourselves, we are nothing, but in Christ, we possess His perfect righteousness. Romans elaborates on this by confirming that God does not impute sin to those who believe, instead imputing the righteousness of Christ to them. This acceptance is a gift of grace, reflecting God's love for us as His children and indicating that we are freed from the condemnation that sin incurs. Believers are called to rest in this truth, celebrating their status as accepted and loved by their Heavenly Father.