The merit of the Person and work of Christ in His entire obedience is imputed (legally transferred) to the account of the sinner. This is the ground of Justification. This righteousness is received by God-given faith and is the basis for the believer’s assurance of salvation. Christ is called “The Lord Our Righteousness” and that is exactly what He becomes to His people when they are justified. Justification not only means that our sins are forgiven—but that we have been declared to be…
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