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What does it mean to have a righteousness not of the law?

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A righteousness not of the law refers to being justified before God through faith in Christ.

Having a righteousness not of the law means that justification before God is obtained not by works or adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ. In Philippians 3:9, Paul describes this righteousness as coming through faith in Christ, emphasizing that human effort cannot credit us righteousness before God. The law serves to highlight our inability to achieve perfection on our own, illustrating the necessity of grace through faith for true righteousness. This reveals that true acceptance comes through Christ alone, liberating believers from the condemnation of the law.
Scripture References: Philippians 3:9, Romans 3:20, Galatians 2:16

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Larry Criss · Mar 22, 2015
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