When God justifies a sinner, he looks at him and sees Jesus Christ. The identification of the one with the other, based upon God's sovereign saving work within that sinner and the sinner's faith in Christ alone (which faith itself is a gift of God), is so complete that the regenerated and repentant sinner is said to be united with Christ and to enjoy all the spiritual benefits that come with that union. This should not be taken to confuse Christ and the Christian ontologically--it is not as though the Christian loses his identity as a distinct individual. But even though distinct he is no longer separate. He enjoys the righteousness of Christ. He is clothed in the righteousness of Christ. He is counted by God as Christ.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Tomorrow: We are the family of God.
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