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Why is the righteousness of Christ essential for salvation?

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Christ's righteousness is essential because our own works cannot meet God's standard, making His righteousness our only hope for salvation.

The righteousness of Christ stands at the core of salvation in the Reformed tradition because human works, no matter how sincere, fall short of God's holiness. Isaiah 64:6 states that our righteousness is as filthy rags before God. Thus, it is only through faith in Jesus Christ, who fulfills all righteousness on our behalf, that we can be justified before God. His obedience and sacrificial death satisfy God's justice, making His righteousness a necessary and perfect covering for our sins. Without it, we stand condemned in our sin; with it, we are declared just and receive eternal life.
Scripture References: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:22-24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 71:2, Philippians 3:9, Romans 3:22

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