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Righteousness, in the biblical context, refers to the quality of being morally right or justifiable before God. It is a central theme throughout Scripture, highlighting the standard of holiness and justice that God requires. In the New Testament, the concept of righteousness is profoundly linked to the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the fulfillment of God's promise to bring about everlasting righteousness.

Old Testament Prophecy

The anticipation of everlasting righteousness is rooted in the Old Testament, where the prophets foretold a time when God would establish a new covenant with His people. Daniel 9:24 speaks of a prophetic vision: "Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place." This passage points to a future act of divine intervention that would address sin and establish a permanent state of righteousness.

Fulfillment in Christ

The New Testament reveals that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of these prophecies. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Christ has brought in everlasting righteousness for those who believe in Him. Romans 3:21-22 states, "But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe."

Christ's sacrificial death on the cross is central to this understanding. By bearing the penalty for sin, He satisfied the demands of God's justice, making it possible for believers to be declared righteous. 2 Corinthians 5:21 affirms, "God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God."

Imputed Righteousness

The righteousness that Christ brings is not based on human merit but is imputed to believers through faith. This means that the righteousness of Christ is credited to the account of those who trust in Him, allowing them to stand justified before God. Philippians 3:9 emphasizes this truth: "And be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God on the basis of faith."

Eternal Implications

The righteousness that Christ has brought is described as everlasting, signifying its eternal nature and unchanging quality. This righteousness ensures the believer's eternal standing before God, providing assurance of salvation and a future hope. Hebrews 10:14 declares, "For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified."

Practical Outworking

While righteousness is a gift received by faith, it also has practical implications for the believer's life. Those who have been made righteous in Christ are called to live in a manner that reflects their new identity. Ephesians 4:24 exhorts believers to "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

In summary, the concept of righteousness in the Bible finds its ultimate expression in Jesus Christ, who has brought in everlasting righteousness through His redemptive work. This righteousness is a gift of grace, received by faith, and it transforms the believer's standing before God and their daily walk in the world.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Daniel 9:24
Seventy weeks are determined on your people and on your holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
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The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness
... Happy they that can apply it to their own heart; and when they hear that Christ
has brought in an everlasting righteousness, can say, Blessed be God, it is ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the righteousness of christ an.htm

Christ.
... to God for us; and God, for this righteousness' sake, is ... For Christ, in pleading
against Satan as an advocate with ... appeals to the law itself if he has not done ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/vii christ.htm

News of Salvation by Christ Brought to the Convinced and Condemned ...
... righteousness reign to eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Rom.5:21)
That righteousness, to which ... the Lamb that was slain, and has washed thee ...
/.../chapter viii news of salvation.htm

The Voice of the Blood of Christ
... Christ has a right to save whom he will save, to ... end of sin, I have brought in
everlasting righteousness." Oh ... the dropping of the blood of Christ" It "speaketh ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the voice of the blood.htm

The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant
... I will work out a spotless righteousness, which shall be acceptable ... however offensive
the doctrine may be"the covenant has relationship to ... What said Christ? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the blood of the everlasting.htm

"The Sun of Righteousness"
... To spread righteousness and, in so doing, to save sinners and ... God, this is the one
purpose of Christ; from it ... out of his chamber until now, has continued still ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the sun of righteousness.htm

Christ --Perfect through Sufferings
... it said, "It is finished." Christ hath finished transgression, made an end of sin,
and brought in everlasting righteousness. And, as he has been successful in ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/christperfect through sufferings.htm

Introduction
... self, and viewing the Surety, who has fully answered ... his every sin, and brought in
an "everlasting righteousness" (Dan.9 ... to them which are in Christ Jesus" (Rom ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/1 introduction.htm

Christ the End of the Law
... as broken and unbroken Christ has met: both ... He has finished the transgression, made
an ... reconciliation for iniquity, and brought in everlasting righteousness. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 22 1876/christ the end of the.htm

The Fourfold Treasure
... His salt has seasoned the whole lump ... given to us through the righteousness of Jesus
Christ our Lord ... eye of his justice you are arrayed in perfect righteousness. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the fourfold treasure.htm