What role does faith play in achieving righteousness?

Faith is central to the doctrine of righteousness in Reformed theology. Romans 10:4 states, 'For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth.' This indicates that righteousness is granted through faith in Christ, not through our own adherence to the law. Our faith is a gift from God that empowers us to believe, and through this belief, we are counted as righteous. This underscores the belief that our standing before God does not depend on our works but solely on the imputed righteousness of Christ.