What role does faith play in the righteousness of believers?

Righteousness in the life of a believer is attributed to faith. Romans 4:3 reinforces this notion when it accounts righteousness to Abraham for his belief in God. Similarly, Ephesians 1:6 highlights that we are accepted in the Beloved due to our faith in Christ. This righteousness is not achieved through human effort but is received by faith alone. It signifies that while believers may struggle with sin, God sees them as righteous because of their union with Christ. Ultimately, this faith leads to a transformed life, resulting in the production of good works that flow from a position of already being justified by grace.