Jesus Righteous. Mine

Jesus’ Righteousness is Mine

The righteousness of God is revealed in Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his righteousness on the Cross to take the place of our unrighteousness. The righteousness of our salvation is nothing less than Christ’s righteousness. "It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." (Romans 3:26 ESV)

But the righteousness is in Jesus so how does it become mine? It is counted to you when you trust in Christ. By faith I am in Christ. Just as I am a sinner because God counted me as in Adam, so I am righteous because considers me in Christ by faith. How could Jesus’ righteousness be enough for the whole world. Because Jesus was God incarnate. He was infinitely righteous, because He was God enfleshed:

The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14 KJV)

For in Him all the fulness of Deity dwells in bodily form, (Colossians 2:9 NAS)

Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM." (John 8:58 NKJ)

Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? (John 14:9 NIV)

Jesus Christ was not only perfect, but infinitely perfect. His life was of infinite value because He was the embodiment of divine life and righteousness.