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What does it mean for faith to look to Christ for righteousness?

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Faith looks to Christ for righteousness by resting on His perfect work rather than our own.

In Reformed theology, faith is understood as the means by which believers receive the righteousness of Christ. This means acknowledging that our own works are insufficient and resting solely on Christ's sacrificial death and the perfect righteousness that He provides. As Hebrews 12 contrasts coming to Mount Sinai with coming to Mount Zion, believers are reminded that their righteousness is found not in the law or their efforts, but in Jesus Christ, who fulfills all righteousness on their behalf. Thus, faith serves as a vessel that connects believers to the complete righteousness required by God, rooted in the reality that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:22-24, Romans 10:4, Ephesians 2:8-9

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