If we are in Christ, our sins are not imputed to us; instead, Christ took on our sins, allowing us to stand justified before God (2 Corinthians 5:21).
The doctrine of sin and its relation to believers in Christ is both profound and reassuring. According to 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ was made sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. This profound exchange signifies that upon believing in Christ, our sins are no longer accounted against us. Instead, Christ’s righteousness is imputed to us, qualifying us before God as justified and blameless. This reality means that believers can approach God with confidence, knowing that their past, present, and future sins are covered by Christ’s atoning sacrifice. Understanding this truth encourages believers to live in the light of God's grace rather than in guilt or shame.
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