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What does the Bible say about active and passive obedience of Christ?

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The Bible teaches that Christ fulfilled all righteousness through both His active obedience, living a sinless life, and His passive obedience, willingly suffering for our sins.

Active obedience refers to Christ’s perfect adherence to God's law throughout His life, while passive obedience involves His submission to suffering and death. Both aspects are essential for the completion of our salvation. When Jesus was baptized, He articulated the need to fulfill all righteousness, indicating His perfect obedience to the law. His passive obedience is highlighted in His sufferings, as He endured the agony of the cross without complaint, asserting, 'No man takes my life from me; I lay it down'. This perfect obedience, both in life and death, establishes Him as the author of eternal salvation for believers.
Scripture References: Romans 5:19, Hebrews 5:9, Matthew 3:15

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