Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2072 Jesus Christ, righteousness of

2072 Jesus Christ, righteousness of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

The promised Messiah will be righteous

Zechariah 9:9 See also Psalm 45:7; Isaiah 53:11; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Jeremiah 33:15

The promised Messiah will establish righteousness

Psalm 72:1-4; Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 11:3-5

Jesus Christ's own righteousness

Righteousness is characteristic of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ's obedience shows his righteousness

John 8:28-29 See also John 4:34; John 6:38; John 12:49-50; John 14:31; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 5:8-9; Hebrews 10:9

Jesus Christ judges righteously

John 5:30 See also Revelation 19:11

Jesus Christ is declared not guilty

Luke 23:14-15 See also Luke 23:4; John 19:6; Acts 3:13

Jesus Christ's righteousness recognised by others

Consequences of Jesus Christ's righteousness

God justifies believers on account of the righteousness of Jesus Christ

Romans 5:18-19 See also Romans 3:23-26; 1 Peter 3:18; 2 Peter 1:1

All who believe share in the righteousness of Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 1:30 See also Romans 3:21-22; Romans 4:6,24; Romans 9:30; Romans 10:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21

Believers live by and for Jesus Christ's righteousness

Philippians 1:11 One of Paul's prayers for Christians. See also Romans 6:18; Romans 8:10; 1 Peter 2:24