Thematic Bible: The righteousness of faith
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Offence » The wicked take, at » The righteousness of faith
And why not? Because it was not by faith [that they pursued it], but as though it were by works [relying on the merit of their works instead of their faith]. They stumbled over the stumbling Stone [Jesus Christ].
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Righteousness imputed » Described as » The righteousness of faith
For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through [observing the requirements of] the Law, but through the righteousness of faith.
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What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness [who did not seek salvation and a right relationship with God, nevertheless] obtained righteousness, that is, the righteousness which is produced by faith;
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But the righteousness based on faith [which produces a right relationship with Him] says the following: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into Heaven?’ that is, to bring Christ down;
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Related Topics
- Abasing People
- Believing In Yourself
- Conversion Of Israel
- Foreigners Saved By Faith
- Gentiles
- God's Promise To Abraham
- Going To Heaven
- Going Up To Heaven