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How does the atonement relate to righteousness?

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The atonement of Christ is crucial for our righteousness, as it is through His blood that we are justified before God (2 Corinthians 5:21).

The atonement is central to the doctrine of justification, which asserts that sinful humans can be declared righteous before a holy God only through Christ’s sacrifice. As stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, God made Christ, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. This means that through faith in Christ's sufficient work, believers are credited with Christ’s righteousness—trading their sins for His perfect obedience. Understanding this profound truth shapes the believer's identity and fosters humility, as it underscores that salvation and righteousness are entirely gifts of grace, not dependent on personal merit.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:24-26

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