What does it mean that Jesus is our righteousness?

Understanding that Jesus is our righteousness is fundamental in Reformed theology. In Jeremiah 23:6, He is referred to as 'Jehovah Tiskenu,' indicating that He is the source of our right standing before God. We, in our fallen state, possess no righteousness of our own; hence, we must look to Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and bore our sins on the cross. Through faith in Him, His righteousness is credited to us, allowing us to stand justified before a holy God. This divine exchange is critical for our assurance of salvation and the basis for our hope in eternal life.