Who are the righteous according to the Bible?

In biblical terms, the righteous are defined not by their own merits but as those who are identified in Christ. Romans 3:10 states that there is 'none righteous, no, not one,' which underscores humanity's inherent sinful condition. However, the righteous are the individuals whom God has chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). These are the ones who, through God's grace, will be called out of darkness and brought into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). The concept of righteousness in the biblical narrative encompasses not only the status of being justified in the eyes of God but also includes the transformative work of the Holy Spirit who enables them to live righteously. Thus, the righteous are those who are clothed in the righteousness of Christ, having their sins imputed to Him, and are kept by God's power.