Christ Our Righteousness- by: Richard Trader

CHRIST OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
by: Dr. Richard Trader
www.richardtrader.blogspot.com


"The work of righteousness will be peace,
And the effect of righteousness,
quietness and assurance forever."

Isaiah 32:17, NKJV


"THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS" (Jeremiah 23:6) is received as a gift through a personal, covenant relationship with God. This righteousness is revealed through our LORD JESUS, "even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe, for there is no difference," Romans 3:22. Self-righteousness can never be enough. "And all our righteousness is like filthy rags," Isaiah 64:6. None of us have the righteousness to please God. "As it is written, 'There is none righteous, no, not one," Romans 3:10. Our only hope is the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus received by faith as a gift of God's grace.

The righteousness of God in Christ brings peace. "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ," Romans 5:1.

The righteousness of God in Christ brings assurance. We have the assurance of pleasing God by faith in Christ. "For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance," 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

The righteousness of God in Christ is forever. " ... according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen," Ephesians 3:20-21.


Father, we receive the gift of Your righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, and we give You all the glory now and forever. Amen.