The Bible teaches that we are debtors to Christ because He paid our sin debt fully and freely.
Scripture reveals that we are debtors not to the flesh but to Christ, who satisfied the demands of the law on our behalf. Paul expresses this sentiment in 2 Corinthians 5:14, stating, 'the love of Christ constraineth us.' This debt is not one that requires further payment from us since Christ's sacrifice was complete. Believers are reminded that they were once slaves to sin but are now made free, thus becoming debtors to fully serve Christ, who paid their debt (Romans 8:2). This truth emphasizes the magnitude of God's love and grace toward His elect, altering their status from debtors to sinners to willing servants of righteousness.
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