Being made righteous in Christ means that we are declared justified and seen as holy before God through His grace.
In 2 Corinthians 5:21, we see that believers are made the righteousness of God in Christ. This righteousness is not our own but is credited to us through faith in Jesus. Justification is a legal term indicating that God declares us righteous based on Christ's perfection and sacrificial death. Therefore, when we rest in Christ’s atoning work, we are not only forgiven but also clothed in His righteousness, which ensures our acceptance before God. This transformation is the essence of salvation and the heart of the gospel message.
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