How does Christ's obedience lead to our salvation?

Christ’s obedience is intricately linked to the salvation of believers, as highlighted in Philippians 2:8, 'And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.' His obedience allowed Him to act as our substitute, fulfilling the law's requirements that we could never meet. By obeying perfectly, He earned righteousness, which is credited to us through faith. Therefore, our justification hinges on both His obedience to the law and His sacrificial death. This dual aspect of His work is essential for understanding how we are made right with God, relying entirely on Christ's perfect merit, not on our works.