Christ Suffered and Died To....

Christ suffered and died to complete the obedience that becomes our righteousness. Romans 5:19 says, "For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man obedience the many will be made rightous." My righteousness is not simply the cancellation of my sins, but also the imputation of Christ's rigteousness in me. Christ's righeousness imputed into someone is a gift that is not imparted. When you believe and trust Christ's blood cleanses you of your sin, then Christ's righteousness is imputed to you. We are humans that actively pursue the desires of the flesh which is not righteousness but the opposite. Our active pursuit of disobedience deserves the Holy wrath of God but because of His rich mercy provided a way out. We receive passive righteousness from Christ's perfect obedience. Righteousness means we are seen in right standing with God. Legally we are found not guilty for our disobedience because of Christ's obedience.