What does the Bible say about imputation and righteousness?

Scripture emphasizes the distinction between imputation and the concept of being made righteous. In Romans 4:6-8, it describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness without works, showcasing that forgiveness and the absence of imputation of sin are fundamental to our salvation. Romans 5:19 states that by one man's obedience, many shall be made righteous, indicating that the righteousness we receive is not merely a matter of accounting but a transformation through Christ's obedience. This means that for those who believe, their sins are not imputed to them; they stand as righteous because of Christ's finished work on the cross.