Questions Answered in This Article
What does the Bible say about righteousness through Christ?
The Bible teaches that Christ is our righteousness, fulfilling the law's demands on behalf of believers.
Romans 10:4, Isaiah 45:24-25, 2 Corinthians 5:21
What does the Bible say about righteousness?
The Bible states that Christ is our righteousness, fulfilling the law on our behalf (Romans 10:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21).
Romans 10:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21
How do we know Christ's righteousness is true?
We know Christ's righteousness is true as it is grounded in Scripture and the historical reality of His life and sacrifice.
2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 45:25
How do we know election is true?
Election is affirmed in Scripture as God's sovereign choice for salvation (Ephesians 1:4-5).
Ephesians 1:4-5
Why is being complete in Christ important for Christians?
Being complete in Christ is crucial because it assures believers of their acceptance and identity in Him.
Colossians 2:10, Ephesians 1:6
Why is being complete in Christ important for Christians?
Being complete in Christ assures believers of their full acceptance and righteousness in Him (Colossians 2:10).
Colossians 2:10, Ephesians 1:6
The obedience required by the law He has given, the satisfaction for sin, which it demanded, He has presented on behalf of His Church and people. Each one is brought by the Holy Ghost to confess: "In the Lord have I righteousness and strength," Isaiah 45:24. The Word declares, for the comfort of all who hunger and thirst after righteousness, "In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory," Isaiah 45:25.
He, Himself the Righteous One, is the righteousness of His people, and they are taught that precious truth, "For He hath made Him sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him," 2 Cor. 5:21.
"Of God!" Before the worlds were framed, the whole election of grace was in Christ Jesus.
‘Then, in the mirror of His decrees,
Christ and His Bride appeared as one:
Her sins, by imputation, His,
While she in spotless splendor shone."
"Of God!" By pure regenerating grace are they in Him justified from all things from which they could not be justified by the law of Moses, perfect in Christ Jesus, "accepted in the Beloved," Ephesians 1:6; "Complete in Him," Colossians 2:10.
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