Why is God's righteousness important for Christians?
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God's righteousness is essential for Christians as it is through Christ's imputed righteousness that believers are justified before God (Romans 1:17).
The righteousness of God is pivotal in the life of a Christian as it signifies the standard of holiness that God requires. In Romans 1:17, it is stated that 'the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.' This righteousness is not something we can achieve by our own efforts but is imputed to us through faith in Jesus Christ. Understanding our need for this alien righteousness helps us to grasp the fullness of the gospel and the grace extended to us. It assures believers that they are accepted and justified in Christ, despite their sinful nature.
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