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What Does It Mean That Christ is a Righteousness Higher Than the Law?
Introduction
Christ’s righteousness is higher than the law (Romans 3:21-22).
The Law Points to Christ’s Righteousness
The law describes the standard of righteousness (Romans 7:12). Christ is the reality of the righteousness God wants us to have (Romans 10:4).
Christ’s Love and Reconciliation
Christ went beyond what the law required in his love (John 15:13). Christ reconciled his enemies to himself (Romans 5:10).
Christ is the Personification of Righteousness
The righteousness of God is not just rules or regulations, but a person (Philippians 3:9). Christ is the personification of righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30).
Christ’s Righteousness is a Free Gift
We receive Christ’s righteousness as a free gift (Romans 5:17). This gift is given to those who believe in him (Romans 3:22).
Conclusion
Christ’s righteousness is beyond what we could attain through our own efforts (Galatians 2:16). We receive it as a gift apart from any works we could do (Ephesians 2:8-9).
I. Introduction
A. Christ’s righteousness is higher than the law (Romans 3:21-22)
II. The Law Points to Christ’s Righteousness
A. The law describes the standard of righteousness (Romans 7:12)
B. Christ is the reality of the righteousness God wants us to have (Romans 10:4)
III. Christ’s Love and Reconciliation
A. Christ went beyond what the law required in his love (John 15:13)
B. Christ reconciled his enemies to himself (Romans 5:10)
IV. Christ is the Personification of Righteousness
A. The righteousness of God is not just rules or regulations, but a person (Philippians 3:9)
B. Christ is the personification of righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30)
V. Christ’s Righteousness is a Free Gift
A. We receive Christ’s righteousness as a free gift (Romans 5:17)
B. This gift is given to those who believe in him (Romans 3:22)
VI. Conclusion
A. Christ’s righteousness is beyond what we could attain through our own efforts (Galatians 2:16)
B. We receive it as a gift apart from any works we could do (Ephesians 2:8-9)
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