What does the Bible say about the righteousness of God?
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The Bible teaches that the righteousness of God is essential for salvation, and it is only through the righteousness of Christ that believers stand justified before God.
The righteousness of God is a central theme in Scripture, particularly in how it relates to the believer's justification and acceptance before God. Paul articulates this in Romans 3:21-22, where he states that the righteousness of God is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. This righteousness is not based on human efforts or works but is a gift given to believers through faith. When we speak of God's righteousness, we are referring to His perfect character, His moral purity, and His justice. As believers, we are justified not by our own merits but through the righteousness of Christ, as we see in Philippians 3:9, where Paul expresses his desire to be found in Christ, not having his own righteousness which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ.
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