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lovely said:
GNB,

I am really trying to understand Drew's point more than anything. Drew says we are imputed righteousness, but in the sense that it is an ascribed status of 'legal righteousness' rather than an imputation of Christ's. I wanted to read more verses about this, and also try to see where both lead.

The Lord bless you.
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My apologies lovely. This wasn't so much directed at you as it was Drew's comment. It's wise to attempt to understand what one means, so as not to miss something that could very well be valid or relevant. From what it appears however, the attempt seems to be to equate God's judgment with a human court of law (if I've been reading it right). I think one can run into all kinds of problems here if viewed in this light (Does God have a jury influencing His decisions? Are angels called to jury duty?, etc.).
 
XTruth and GNB,

Thanks to both of you. I appreciate the encouragement not to fall into deceit, Xtruth, that is kind of you...and clear. And no need to apologize, GNB, I wasn't offended, just making my intent clear. Initially I had a similar response to Drew, because Jesus is certainly more than our Judge. I would agree with you that the anaology breaks down on many levels.

Drew and I have a history of not being able to communicate well...that's at the root of me trying to understand his point completely. I made my case from the Word, I believe, that God has made Christ to be our righteousness, but I don't want to miss what he is trying to say exactly in his analogy...because I'm am not sure what 'legal righteousness' is being compared to exactly. I am a little slower at catching on to things, and so I just needed to think about what he is trying to say a little longer to see what about it I am still misunderstanding.

So, my here's my question, Drew. Do you have a specific verse in mind concerning this? What is this state of 'legal righteousness' in scriptural terms? I am sorry if I am being dense, but am still unclear about what 'legal righteousness' is being compared with in your analogy. The Lord bless all of you.
 
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