The righteousness of Christ is credited to believers through faith
In today's message, read about the sacrificial work of Christ and the transformative power of His atonement for believers.
For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:21
In 2 Corinthians 5:21, the Apostle Paul is explaining the concept of atonement through Jesus Christ. The key themes here are the sinless nature of Jesus Christ, His sacrificial death on the cross, and the imputation of righteousness to believers through faith in Christ.
The verse can be understood in a few key points:
Christ's sinlessness: Jesus Christ, being the Son of God, never sinned. This is a fundamental aspect of His nature, making Him the perfect, unblemished sacrifice for humanity's sins.
The purpose of Christ's death: God made Christ to be the offering for our sins. This points to the crucifixion of Jesus, which is seen as a sacrifice that pays the penalty for human sin.
Atonement and reconciliation: Through Christ's death, believers are made right with God. This means that the separation between God and humanity caused by sin is bridged, allowing for a restored relationship.
Imputation of righteousness: The verse also speaks of becoming the righteousness of God in Christ. This refers to the concept of imputation, where the righteousness of Christ is credited to believers through faith.
2 Corinthians 5:21 is a profound statement about the sacrificial work of Christ and the transformative power of His atonement for believers. It highlights the depth of God's love and the central role of Christ's death and resurrection in the Christian faith.
-Faith
Prayer of the Day
Gracious Father, please be with those who are living in rebellion against you. Use me to be your agent of restoration to bring them home to you and help them discover your grace, mercy, and forgiveness. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.