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Why should Christians rely on Christ for righteousness?

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Christ is our only source of true righteousness, having borne our sins and given us His righteousness.

Reliance on Christ for righteousness is foundational in sovereign grace theology. The sermon illustrates that we, by nature, are unable to stand before God’s judgment due to our sinfulness. However, Christ took our sin upon Himself, becoming a substitute for us, so that we could be declared righteous through faith in Him. Romans 4:8 highlights this blessing, where God does not impute our sin to us because we are united with Christ, who bore it for us. Therefore, our hope rests not in our works but in His perfect obedience and atoning sacrifice, which satisfies God’s justice.
Scripture References: Romans 4:8

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