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Merits of Christ

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a term used to denote the influence or moral consideration resulting from the obedience of Christ-all that he wrought and all that he suffered for the salvation of mankind. (See ATONEMENT); (See IMPUTATION); (See RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Merits of Christ'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/merits-of-christ.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.