Christ's righteousness is called the righteousness of God, because it is that righteousness which God has provided for our justification. By it his holiness and justice are satisfied; and in consequence of it a free offer of salvation is made to men. Through it we may find acceptance with God. In the work of Christ, “mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.” Ps. lxxxv. 10, 11. Being far from righteousness, we need Christ's righteousness; and when, through the operation of the Spirit upon our hearts, we believe in him, his righteousness is imputed to us, and we are accounted and treated as righteous; our hearts being renewed, we are by faith forgiven and accepted.

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