The Believer's Righteousness
Philippians 3:9
And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ…


I. ITS NATURE.

1. Not personal, but through Christ.

2. Not of the law but by faith.

II. ITS ENJOYMENT.

1. In Christ in whom the believer dwells.

2. Is found here and hereafter.

III. ITS SUFFICIENCY.

1. It is purposed.

2. Originated.

3. Effected.

4. Approved by God.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

WEB: and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;




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