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What does being 'clothed' with Christ mean?

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'Being clothed' with Christ refers to receiving His righteousness and being justified before God, as symbolized in the transformation of the demoniac.

The concept of being 'clothed' with Christ signifies the transformation that occurs when one is saved. In Luke 8:26-39, we see the man who was once naked, symbolizing his spiritual shame and sin, now clothed after his encounter with Jesus. This physical change reflects the deeper theological reality that through faith in Jesus, a believer is imputed with Christ’s righteousness. As noted in Scriptures like Galatians 3:27, when we accept Christ, we are clothed with His righteousness, enabling us to stand before God justified, no longer condemned but seen as holy through the grace of God. This speaks of our new identity and the security of our salvation, free from the guilt and shame of sin.
Scripture References: Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:27

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The Demoniac
Jesse Bates · Feb 14, 2018
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