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Why is the righteousness of Christ essential for our acceptance before God?

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Christ's righteousness is essential because it covers the believer's sins and is the basis for their acceptance before God.

In Reformed theology, the righteousness of Christ is integral to the doctrine of justification. As highlighted in the sermon, believers are clothed in the righteousness of Christ, which is given freely as a gift. This divine exchange signifies that when God looks upon His elect, He sees them as righteous as His own Son. Such a status is crucial for acceptance before a holy God, as humans cannot achieve righteousness through their deeds. Romans 6 emphasizes that through Christ's death and resurrection, believers are counted as dead to sin and alive to God, establishing the foundation upon which they stand before Him — not in their own merit but in Christ's perfect righteousness.
Scripture References: Romans 6:11, Ephesians 2:8-9

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