Why is Jesus Christ's righteousness important for salvation?

The righteousness of Jesus Christ is central to the doctrine of justification in Reformed theology. It is not merely about being forgiven but about being declared righteous by God based on the merits of Christ's obedience. In Romans 3:21-26, we learn that God's righteousness is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. This righteousness is imputed to those chosen by God, meaning that when God looks at them, He sees the perfect obedience of Christ rather than their sin. This is essential because our own works can never meet God's perfect standard. Thus, salvation hinges not on what we do, but on the completed work of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled all righteousness on our behalf.