Read: 

Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, pp. 62–63; Evangelism, p. 363

Summary

• We have no righteousness of our own to satisfy God’s law.
  
  
• Christ provided the only way of escape through His sacrifice.
  
  
• When we accept Him by faith, His righteousness is credited to us.
  
  
• God counts us righteous because of Christ, not because of our works.
  
  
• This is the great exchange at the cross.
  
  
• Christ took our sin so we might receive His righteousness.
  
  
• Justification declares us accepted before God.
  
  
• More than forgiveness, Christ also transforms the heart.
  
  
• He dwells in believers through faith.
  
  
• Continued surrender keeps us connected to Him.
  
  
• As we yield daily, He works in us to shape our will and actions.
  
  
• We have no reason to boast in ourselves.
  
  
• Our only hope rests in Christ’s righteousness imputed and imparted.
  
  
• Scripture warns that some will turn away from truth.
  
  
• False teachings can lead believers away if they are not grounded.
  
  
• “Once saved, always saved” ignores the call to remain steadfast.
  
  
• Assurance comes from abiding in Christ, not from presumption.
  
  
• Being grounded means knowing what we believe and why.
  
  
• Steadfast faith protects against deception and spiritual drift.

Question

• What does it mean to be made the righteousness of God in Christ?

Answer

• It means Christ took our sin upon Himself and gives us His righteousness, declaring us accepted and transforming us through His Spirit.
  
  

Reflection

• Are you daily surrendering your will to Christ and remaining grounded in His truth?

Takeaway

• Stand secure in Christ’s righteousness and remain steadfast in faith through daily surrender.