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Oct 13, 2010 · That the “righteousness of God” refers to a divine gift is clear from Philippians 3:9, where Paul speaks of “the righteousness from God” (tēn ek theou dikaiosynēn). The righteousness is not Paul’s own, deriving from his observance of the law. It is a righteousness from God himself, obtained by faith in Jesus Christ.
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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,...
Jan 4, 2022 · Proverbs 11:30 uses the same turn of phrase as Paul does: “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.”. Galatians 5:22–23 helps explain the fruit that God produces in us: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”.
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 ...
Jan 5, 2023 · As he begins to develop his argument that all humanity needs God’s righteousness, Paul says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (Romans 1:18, NKJV). Paul asserts the centrality and value of the gospel, the good news about how God can ...
Es 51:7 “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, a people in whose heart is My Torah: do not fear the reproach of men, nor be afraid of their revilings. Torah and righteousness are bound together. Paul was a perfect scholar, learned at the feet of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). Torah means "instruction," wrongly translated as "Law."
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Jan 4, 2022 · The term “filthy rags” is quite strong. The word filthy is a translation of the Hebrew word iddah, which literally means “the bodily fluids from a woman’s menstrual cycle.”. The word rags is a translation of begged, meaning “a rag or garment.”. Therefore, these “righteous acts” are considered by God as repugnant as a soiled ...
