"Can we really be righteous in God's sight? Yes, but the truth is even more remarkable--in Jesus Christ, I am as righteous in God's sight as Jesus Christ Himself.
How can that be? The only righteousness with which I am righteous, is Jesus Christ's righteousness.
It is as if He has said to me, 'Here is my righteousness. Wear it; it is yours. It fits your needs perfectly and completely'.
As I stand in God's presence and He looks at me, I hear Him say: 'Where have I seen that righteousness before? Come near, I recognize it now. That is My Son's righteousness you are wearing! Enter! You are welcome - and safe - here."
-Sinclair Ferguson, By Grace Alone-
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