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What does it mean to be quickened in His righteousness?

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Being quickened in His righteousness means being made alive spiritually through the work of the Holy Spirit, as we embrace Christ's righteousness.

The term 'quickened' refers to being made alive, especially in a spiritual sense. In Psalm 119:40, the psalmist expresses a desire to be quickened in God's righteousness, recognizing that true life and vitality come from God’s grace. This quickening is the work of the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to understand and receive Christ’s righteousness. Romans 8:11 highlights this truth, stating that the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us, giving life to our mortal bodies. Thus, to be quickened in His righteousness means that God's righteousness is credited to us through faith, and this transformative power affects our hearts and minds, leading us to live in obedience to God. Furthermore, as we grasp the depth of our union with Christ, articulated in 1 Corinthians 1:30, we see that He has become our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Therefore, quickening us in His righteousness aligns us with God's purposes and empowers us to live out the calling we have received.
Scripture References: Psalm 119:40, Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 1:30

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