Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ pleased his Father perfectly in his life on earth and in his death. He now gives believers a new status before God and a new power for living. Zechariah 9:9The promised Messiah will be righteous See also Psalms 45:7Isaiah 53:11 Jeremiah 23:5-6; 33:15 Psalms 72:1-4 Isaiah 9:7; 11:3-5 The promised Messiah will establish righteousness Acts 22:14Jesus Christ's own righteousness See also Righteousness is characteristic of Jesus Christ Acts 3:14; 7:522 Timothy 4:8 Hebrews 1:8-9 1 John 2:1,29; 3:7 John 8:28-29 See also Jesus Christ's obedience shows his righteousness John 4:34; 6:38; 12:49-50; 14:31Philippians 2:8 Hebrews 5:8-9; 10:9 John 5:30 See also Jesus Christ judges righteously Revelation 19:11Luke 23:14-15 See also Jesus Christ is declared not guilty Luke 23:4John 19:6 Acts 3:13 Luke 23:47 See also Jesus Christ's righteousness recognised by others Mark 10:17-18Luke 23:41 Acts 10:38 pp Lk 18:18-19 Romans 5:18-19Consequences of Jesus Christ's righteousness See also God justifies believers on account of the righteousness of Jesus Christ Romans 3:23-261 Peter 3:18 2 Peter 1:1 1 Corinthians 1:30 See also All who believe share in the righteousness of Jesus Christ Romans 3:21-22; 4:6,24; 9:30; 10:3-42 Corinthians 5:21 Philippians 1:11 Believers live by and for Jesus Christ's righteousness See also Romans 6:18; 8:10One of Paul's prayers for Christians. 1 Peter 2:24See also 1125 God, righteousness2030 Christ, holiness 2057 Christ, obedience 2075 Christ, sinless 2230 Messiah, coming of 6674 imputation 6676 justification 6744 sanctification 8025 faith, origins of 8160 seeking God 8272 holiness, growth in |
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