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What are the three major imputations taught in Scripture?

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The three major imputations are: the imputation of sin from Adam, the imputation of the elect's sin to Christ, and the imputation of Christ's righteousness to believers.

Scripture presents three significant imputations that are foundational to the doctrine of salvation. First, the imputation of sin occurs when Adam's sin is credited to all humanity, emphasizing that in Adam's fall, condemnation affected each person. Second, we see the imputation of the sins of the elect onto Jesus Christ at Calvary, where He, as their representative, bore their sins and made atonement for them. This is expressed in 1 Peter 3:18, which confirms that Christ suffered for the unjust. Lastly, the third imputation involves the righteousness of Christ being credited to the believer’s account through faith. This comprehensive understanding of imputation is critical for grasping how salvation is fundamentally a work of God’s grace rather than human merit.
Scripture References: Romans 5:12, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 4:22-24

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