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Why is the concept of imputed righteousness important?

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Imputed righteousness is vital because it signifies God crediting Christ’s righteousness to believers, ensuring their justification.

The doctrine of imputed righteousness is crucial in Reformed theology because it denotes that believers are deemed righteous before God solely based on the righteousness of Christ credited to them, not their own works. This is a gracious act of God in salvation, illustrating that justification is by faith alone. As Romans 4:5 states, God justifies the ungodly by imputing righteousness, which assures believers of their standing before Him irrespective of their inherent sinfulness.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 4:5; Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 4:5, Genesis 15:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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A Psalm of Christ
Tom Harding · Nov 28, 2010
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