The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Obedience in the midst of suffering & sacrifice

It is undeniably true, that the resurrection especially is essential as it shows that Christ had no personal sin to atone for and thus was the perfect sacrificial substitute to redeem those whom the Father gave Him. However, even Christ's death and resurrection are insufficient in and of themselves to secure the salvation of even one sinner. What is also needed is that perfect obedient life which was the reason Christ rose from the dead... and that perfect life (active obedience) imputed to the believing sinner unto justification. Without perfect holiness, no one can stand before God. Thus we need much more than having our sins punished in Christ (passive obedience), we need His perfect righteousness (active obedience) as well.