Christianity Quote by Richard B. Jr. Gaffin
““For Christians, then, Christ’s justification, given with his resurrection, becomes theirs. When they are united to the resurrected and justified Christ by faith, his righteousness is reckoned as theirs, or imputed to them.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Doctrine of Justification, Richard B. Jr. Gaffin, 1993
Through faith, believers share in Christ’s resurrected righteousness, which is credited to them as if it were their own.
In simple terms: Faith credits Christ’s righteousness to believers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith that unites you with Christ’s righteousness.
Themes
justification
faith
union with Christ
theology
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- sermon preparation
- Bible study
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
imputed righteousness
resurrection
covenant
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect daily ethical choices?
- What does “imputed” mean in practical terms?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal responsibility for moral living.
