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Righteousness

Being right with God—both his perfect justice and the right standing he gives believers through Christ.

Righteousness describes God’s flawless justice and goodness. No one measures up to it on their own, since ‘all have sinned.’

The gospel’s wonder is that God credits his righteousness to those who believe, so we stand right before him through Christ, not our works.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Romans 3:22 “And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,” 2 Corinthians 5:21 “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”
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