How do we know Christ is the righteousness of God?

The righteousness of God is manifested in Christ, who is the embodiment of the Law's demands. Romans 3:21-22 testifies that God's righteousness is revealed apart from the Law, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets. This means that the whole of Scripture points to Christ as the one who fulfills the righteousness that God demands. The ceremonial laws and prophetic messages consistently direct us to understand that Christ is the only means through which we can attain righteousness, placing faith in His finished work rather than our own attempts to satisfy the Law.