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What does the Bible mean by the righteousness of the law?

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The righteousness of the law refers to the perfect obedience required by God’s commandments, which no one can fulfill.

The righteousness of the law, as spoken of in Romans, refers to the standard of perfect obedience that is demanded by God's commandments. Paul emphasizes that those who seek to achieve righteousness through the law must fulfill it completely without fail. However, Scripture teaches that all have sinned and fall short of this standard (Romans 3:23). The law exposes sin and serves to show humanity's inability to achieve righteousness on their own, highlighting the necessity for grace through faith in Christ, who fulfills the law on behalf of believers.
Scripture References: Romans 10:5, Galatians 3:10, Romans 3:23

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