Imputation of sin means that the sins of the elect are transferred to Christ, who bore the punishment for them on the cross.
Imputation of sin refers to the theological concept where the sins of believers are accounted or credited to Christ. This is articulated in phrases from scripture that indicate He bore our sins in His own body (1 Peter 2:24). In essence, when Christ died, He did not simply die for a generic humanity but specifically for His elect, whom God chose for salvation. This means that God laid upon Christ the iniquity of us all (Isaiah 53:6), allowing believers to receive His righteousness in exchange for their sinfulness. This exchange constitutes the foundation of our justification and is a pivotal aspect of sovereign grace theology.
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