Righteousness from God is received through faith in Jesus Christ.
To receive righteousness from God, one must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the source of true righteousness. This concept is clearly articulated in Romans 1:16-17, where the righteousness of God is revealed through faith. Believing in Christ's sacrificial work and His resurrection means embracing the truth that He satisfied the requirements of the law on behalf of sinners. This faith is not merely an intellectual assent but is a trusting reliance upon Christ and His finished work. The apostle Paul affirms that it is faith, not works, that justifies us before God, emphasizing the all-sufficient sacrifice of Jesus as the sole basis for our standing before Him.
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