What does the Bible mean by imputed righteousness?
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Imputed righteousness refers to God declaring believers righteous based on Christ's perfect obedience and sacrifice, rather than their own works.
Imputed righteousness is a central doctrine of Reformed theology, encapsulated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, where it states that God made Christ to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. This means that when believers trust in Christ, His perfect righteousness is credited to them. It is not something we earn or deserve through our efforts; rather, it is a gift from God that signifies our standing before Him. Romans 5:1 affirms that through faith, we are justified and have peace with God. This fundamental doctrine highlights the grace of God in justifying sinners wholly on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ.
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