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How do we know that faith is not our righteousness?

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Faith is not our righteousness; it is merely the means by which we are connected to the righteousness of Christ, as explained in Romans 4.

The distinction between faith and righteousness is crucial in Reformed theology. Romans 4 indicates that faith itself does not constitute righteousness; rather, faith is the instrument by which we receive the imputed righteousness of Christ. The implication is that if faith were our righteousness, it would become a work for which we could boast, contradicting God's grace. Instead, faith is a gift from God, produced by the Holy Spirit, which enables us to believe in Christ's redemptive work. Therefore, while faith is essential for salvation, it does not serve as the basis of our righteousness but connects us to the righteousness that is found in Christ alone.
Scripture References: Romans 4:4-5

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Faith
Scott Richardson · Dec 23, 1997
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