Commentators explain that God's purpose in sending Christ was so "the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us." This is often seen as a two-fold reality. First, Christ's perfect righteousness is credited to believers, satisfying the law's demands (a view emphasized by Calvin and Gill). Second, the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live a new life of practical obedience that reflects the law's holy intent (a view highlighted by Spurgeon and Ellicott).