What does the Bible say about our need for righteousness?

Scripture clearly articulates that we possess no righteousness of our own; rather, it is Christ who is our righteousness. In Romans 3:10, it states, 'There is none righteous, no, not one.' This absolute truth highlights our need for an external source of righteousness, which is found in Jesus Christ alone. Ephesians 1:7 emphasizes that through Christ's blood, we have redemption and forgiveness of sins, illustrating the perfect righteousness provided through Him.

Moreover, as the sermon notes, Christ is represented in the scriptures not only as the lamb who takes away the sins of the world but also as the ultimate fulfillment of the law. He did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). Thus, our acceptance before God hinges upon Christ’s obedience and sacrifice rather than any merit we could produce.