Righteousness, according to the Bible, is a person—Jesus Christ—who fulfills the law and provides righteousness to those who believe.
The Bible teaches that righteousness is not something we can achieve through our own works, but rather it is a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 10:4 states, 'For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.' This indicates that true righteousness is found in Christ alone, as he is the one who fulfills the requirements of the law and provides grace to sinners. In Romans 3:20, we learn that 'by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight.' Hence, righteousness is imputed to believers not based on their own merit but through faith in Christ's obedience and sacrifice.
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