Why Does Christ’s Righteousness Need to be Imputed to Us?
This word is derived from a Greek verb meaning "to acquit" or "to declare righteous". A noun form of it is used in courtroom settings. What is this word?
A: Justification.
Discussion: Christianity teaches that the Law of God was not given to justify people, but to expose their sins. God sent His Son to die for these sins that humanity may know justification. When someone believes in Jesus, the righteousness of God becomes part of them and they are therefore declared righteous before Him. Suggested study verses: Romans 4:25 & 5:18-19.
Tidbit: Imputed Righteousness - We need the righteousness of Christ imputed to us because we have no righteousness of our own. We are sinners by nature, and we cannot make ourselves righteous—we cannot place ourselves in right standing with God. We need Christ’s righteousness imputed to us—meaning, we need His holiness before God credited to our account.
Reference: Gotquestions.org