What the Bible says about Righteousness Apart from the Law
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Romans 3:20 Salvation cannot be obtained by simply repenting and deciding to obey God's laws. Merely keeping the law will not justify anyone. Being justified means having one's sins forgiven and coming into a right relationship with God. Earl L. Henn Basic Doctrines: Salvation Related Topics: Forgiveness | God's Forgiveness | Justification | Relationship with God | Righteousness | Righteousness Apart from the Law | Salvation | Salvation as at-one-ment with God

Romans 3:20-21 Where does righteousness apart from the law appear in the Bible? In the law, back in the Old Testament! It is not new with the New Covenant. John W. Ritenbaugh The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Nine) Related Topics: Justification | Justification by Faith | Justification by Grace through Faith | Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification | Righteousness | Righteousness Apart from the Law | Righteousness of Christ Imputed to Us | Righteousness of Faith

Romans 3:21-22 Here Paul explains that God has provided a means whereby we may receive forgiveness of sins and be accounted righteous in His sight. It is separate and distinct from obedience to the law. This forgiveness comes by having faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ! Earl L. Henn Saved By Faith Alone? Related Topics: Christ's Righteousness | Christ's Sacrifice | Faith | Jesus Christ's Righteousness | Jesus Christ's Sacrifice | Justification | Justification by Faith | Justification by Grace through Faith | Justification by means of Faith in Jesus Christ | Justification through Christ's Sacrifice | Obedience | Righteousness | Righteousness Apart from the Law | Righteousness of Christ | Righteousness of Christ Imputed to Us | Righteousness of Faith | Sin

1 Timothy 6:11-12 Flee from these vain arguments and attitudes! Press on for righteousness! The Greek literally reads, "agonize the good agony" through the struggles involved in a Christian life (verse 12). John W. Ritenbaugh Guard the Truth! Related Topics: Arguing | Argumentation | Guarding the Truth | Righteousness Apart from the Law | Struggle for the Truth

 

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