Romans 3:21-22 "But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:"
We typically think of righteousness as doing something. And for good reason, for the longest time righteousness was defined as righteous actions. However, Paul is introducing a "new" concept here. Righteousness, not through certain actions, but through a living faith.
I saw "new" because this concept goes all the way back at least to Abraham. Genesis 15:6 "And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness."
Now we believe with the faith of Jesus Christ. In other words, it is our faith and belief in His righteousness. How marvelous is God's plan! The law fulfilled by Jesus, since we could never hope to. And now it our faith in His accomplished work that justifies us. Praise God!
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