The righteousness of God is affirmed through Scripture, particularly in the teachings of the Apostle Paul and the life of Christ.
The truth of the righteousness of God is deeply rooted in the revelation of Scripture. Romans 1:16-17 asserts that the gospel is the revelation of God's righteousness. Furthermore, in 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, we see that our Lord's atoning work was specifically to transform us into the righteousness of God. The Apostle Paul emphasizes that any reliance on personal righteousness is futile (Romans 10:1-4). It is through faith in Christ's perfect obedience and sacrificial death that we obtain the standing before God that is indispensable for salvation.
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