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1 | Hello,what is righteousness? | Rom 4:5 | pwarrior98 | 171575 | ||
Hello,what is righteousness? | ||||||
2 | Hello,what is righteousness? | Rom 4:5 | BradK | 171576 | ||
Hi pwarrior98, Here is the succinct version from Tyndale's Bible Dictionary: "RIGHTEOUSNESS The establishment of a right relationship—primarily between God and people, secondarily between people themselves. Righteousness is the fulfillment of just expectations in any relationship, whether with God or other people. God is righteous (2 Chr 12:6; Pss 7:9; 103:17; Zep 3:5; Zec 8:8). His righteousness is dynamic, since it describes his acts on behalf of his people and also the nature of his relationship with them. All of God’s acts are righteous (cf. Dt 32:4; Jgs 5:11; Ps 103:6), and God’s people rejoiced in the righteous acts of God (Ps 89:16). Because God is righteous, he expects righteousness of others, who are to reflect the nature of their Creator. Individuals cannot attain this righteousness by their own merits; it is a gift from God (Rom 3:21–5:21). There is no righteousness apart from Jesus Christ. In the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus we discover that “it is through faith that a righteous person has life” (Rom 1:17; cf. Hb 2:4). Therefore, the Father requires acceptance of his Son as his appointed means of justification (Rom 3:25–26; 5:9). God declares people to be righteous when they put their trust in his Son (Rom 8:33–34; 2 Cor 3:18; 11:15). God pardons sins, is reconciled with sinners, and grants his peace to them (Rom 5:1, 9–11; Eph 2:14–17). Those who have been declared righteous enjoy a new relationship. They are “sons of God” by adoption. The Father relates to his children righteously and expects them to relate righteously to him." I hope this helps, BradK |
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3 | Hello,what is righteousness? | Rom 4:5 | Friendangel | 183980 | ||
It helps. I am getting ready to teach tomrrow and found this site. Was not sure how it worked so asked a question. Romans is a very hard book for me. | ||||||
4 | Hello,what is righteousness? | Rom 4:5 | BradK | 183981 | ||
Hello Friendangel, The answer you responded to was given over 9 months ago! I'm glad it is of some help to you:-) As one of my mentors, Dr. John A Sproule has called it, "Romans is the theology of the NT"! I think that rightly and wisely stated. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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