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How do we know the righteousness of Christ is imputed to believers?

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The righteousness of Christ is imputed to believers through faith, as demonstrated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, where Christ became sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

We affirm the doctrine of imputation through understanding Christ's role as our substitute. In 2 Corinthians 5:21, it is stated, 'For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.' This verse encapsulates the great exchange: Christ took upon Himself our sins, and in return, His perfect righteousness is credited to us as believers. This is vital in sovereign grace theology as it emphasizes that our standing before God is rooted in Christ's obedience and sacrifice, not in our works. Thus, through faith, believers receive this righteousness, enabling them to stand justified before God, free from the guilt of sin.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Genesis 3:21, Romans 4:5, Philippians 3:9, Romans 4:22-24, Romans 4:3, Romans 5:1

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