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What is the significance of judgment and righteousness in salvation?

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Judgment and righteousness are essential as they show God's holiness and the foundation for redemption through Christ.

Judgment and righteousness are integral to understanding God’s plan for salvation. Isaiah 1:27 states that Zion shall be redeemed with judgment and her converts with righteousness, meaning that salvation involves God’s perfect justice being satisfied through Christ's death. This emphasizes that God does not overlook sin but addresses it through the vicarious sacrifice of His Son. In Reformed theology, salvation isn't merely about forgiveness; it's about being declared righteous, where Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers, thus securing their acceptance before God.
Scripture References: Isaiah 1:27

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