Believers of the gospel are imputed with the righteousness of God and stand divinely justified. Glorification and communion with God for eternity will complete the process of sanctification.
The righteousness of God is something we could never have earned on our own. We did not earn or deserve it but received it as a gift from God. This righteousness is gained through our union with Christ our Savior. The believer has been baptized into Christ by the Holy Spirit and is presently joined to Him forever. In this life, we have received the Holy Spirit as a deposit as we await the resurrection (or translation) of our bodies. Once glorified, we will enter the presence of the Lord thus possessing our full inheritance. We are assured that we are heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ!
Students of the Bible recognize three key imputations that God has revealed through His Written Word. They are as follows:
1. The sin of Adam was imputed to all of mankind.
2. The sin of all mankind was imputed to Christ as he died on the cross.
3. The righteousness of God is imputed to those who believe the gospel.
Jesus Christ became the Head of a New Creation by His resurrection from the dead. All who believe the gospel are miraculously transformed and will become part of the new creation along with Christ. We will live new spiritual lives, use our spiritual gifts, and reign with Christ eternally.
Justification is God’s declaration of righteousness for a sinner who was saved by grace. The righteousness of God is imputed to one who believes the gospel. Therefore, justification is by grace through faith in the gospel. Salvation is a work of God for mankind, not a work of man for God. If God justifies a person, there is no condemnation.
The death and resurrection of Christ was the monumental demonstration of God’s love and power. By these incredible feats, believers will live forever and serve the Head of the New Creation; The Last Adam! “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” (Hebrews 13:20-21 KJV).
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Table of Contents: The Last Adam
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