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Why is Christ called 'the Lord our Righteousness'?

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'The Lord our Righteousness' signifies that Jesus Christ is the source of all righteousness for believers, as stated in Jeremiah 23:6.

The title 'the Lord our Righteousness' reflects both Christ's identity and His essential role in salvation. It points to His nature as the fulfillment of God's promise to provide righteousness to His people. As referenced in Jeremiah 23:6, God promises to raise a king who would execute justice, serving as an intercessor for the unrighteous. This title encapsulates the New Testament revelation that Christ is the embodiment of God's righteous requirement, as indicated in 1 Corinthians 1:30, where it asserts that He has become for us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Ultimately, this underscores that true righteousness is not humanly attained but is graciously given to those who believe in Christ.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 23:6, 1 Corinthians 1:30

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