Being 'clothed in Christ' means that believers are covered by His righteousness and accepted by God.
The metaphor of being 'clothed in Christ' emphasizes the complete and perfect righteousness that belongs to Christ which is imputed to believers. Galatians 3:27 states, 'For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.' This highlights the transformative aspect of salvation, where believers are not only forgiven but are also given the righteousness of Christ as their standing before God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 also illustrates this as believers are made righteous in Him, indicating that their own unrighteousness has been replaced by Christ's virtue. This is essential for Christians as it reassures them that their acceptance before God is not based on their performance but solely on Christ's perfect obedience and sacrificial death.
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