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Jan 17, 2024 · The righteousness of Christ is imputed to us when we are saved, yet it is also something we are called to pursue. We are called to live for righteousness. To live for righteousness means we wholeheartedly realize that sin does not please God. Because of this, we pursue holiness instead of sinfulness in our thoughts, words, and actions.
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God’s standard is what defines true righteousness; His power...
- What is Righteousness
Dictionaries define righteousness as “behavior that is...
- Imputed
Paul puts it this way: “For our sake [God] made [Jesus] to...
- Pursue
- James 1:19-20 ESV / 155 helpful votes. Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
- James 1:22-27 ESV / 142 helpful votes. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror.
- Colossians 3:5 ESV / 122 helpful votes. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
- Philippians 4:8-9 ESV / 114 helpful votes. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
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Paul surely has these all of the main OT ideas in his mind when he writes about the righteousness of God. But now all their OT meanings are fulfilled in Christ. Therefore his theology is much more personal and Spirit-based. He is writing to Spirit-filled, small communities. It should be noted that the Reformers distinguished between God’s own right...
The context of these verses helps us distinguish between the two meanings of justification and imparted righteousness or sanctification. Now that we have received the gift of righteousness, the Spirit can work it out in our lives. This process is known as sanctification or growing up in Christ. To be clear, righteousness is imputed. That’s our lega...
Putting things right in a covenant context and being declared righteous or acquitted in a forensic (law court) setting do not need to conflict. When God declares you not-guilty or acquits you and yes, puts a robe of righteousness on you, you are put right in the New Covenant. After (or at the same time) you are acquitted in the divine court of law,...
Mar 30, 2024 · Living for righteousness according to 1 Peter 2:24 means: Living a life that aligns with God’s will and character. Putting off our old selves and putting on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Abstaining from sinful desires. Doing good and showing love to those around us.
Jan 4, 2022 · To live a holy life, to separate ourselves from sin, we must see ourselves as God does—as born-again children of the Most High, clothed with the righteousness of Christ. We also have the benefit of being part of the Body of Christ. Fellowship with other Christians and making ourselves accountable to them is a great source of strength in ...
Jan 8, 2024 · A quick survey of the letter shows the development of Paul’s idea righteousness: The righteous live by faith (Romans 1:17). The unrighteous are judged (Romans 1:18–2:10) No one is righteous ...
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Aug 27, 2017 · Paul has shown that the gospel he preaches has the power to transfer Christians from the realm of sin and death into the realm of righteousness and life. But this transfer, as Paul has noted (6:11–23; 8:12–13), does not absolve the Christian from the responsibility to live out the righteousness so graciously granted in the gospel.
