Out of the Ordinary: Imputation

In light of the sola fide debate, I'm posting at Out of the Ordinary on the doctrine of imputation. This is a rewrite of an old post. However, when we stumble and fall and assurance waivers, it never hurts to be reminded again that our righteousness is outside of ourselves. Jesus Christ is our righteousness.

For decades as a Christian, I was taught and believed that Jesus got me in the door, but the rest was up to me. This was terrifying. I remember crying as a child wondering if I would have the courage to be a martyr for Christ, and wondering if I would lose my salvation if I failed. I remember hearing about the movie, A Thief in the Night, and wondering what would happen if I wasn't ready. I lived with so much uncertainty that current events would strike fear in my heart because I doubted I would be good enough when Christ returned.

Finally one day, I was raking leaves and listening to R.C. Sproul's lectures on What is Reformed Theology?. When he discussed the doctrine of justification by faith alone, it was as though the sun broke through the darkness, and I experienced assurance for the first time in my Christian life.

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