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What does it mean that the Messiah brings everlasting righteousness?

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The Messiah brings everlasting righteousness, meaning that believers are credited with God's perfect righteousness, which is eternal and unchangeable.

The concept of everlasting righteousness, as expressed in Daniel 9:24, signifies that through the work of the Messiah, believers receive a righteousness that is not based on their performance but rather on Christ's perfect fulfillment of the law. Jeremiah 23:6 refers to the Lord as our righteousness, indicating that this righteousness is divinely bestowed. It is crucial to understand that this righteousness is eternal; it does not have a beginning or end and is fundamentally distinct from human righteousness, which is described as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). This brings Christians assurance that their status before God does not fluctuate with their actions but remains secure in the completed work of Christ.
Scripture References: Daniel 9:24, Jeremiah 23:6, Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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