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Tag Archives: The Righteousness of God
Biblical Righteousness: A Word Study
Throughout the Bible righteousness is also seen as a relationship word that recognizes established standards between a sovereign and subordinate. A man is recognized as righteous, either before God or men, when he satisfies the legal demands placed upon him. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Hermeneutics, Righteous Living
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The Righteousness of God
The Bible reveals God is righteous. He is righteous in essence and action. He loves righteousness and approves of those who walk in conformity to His character and commands. Scripture declares, “For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness; the upright will behold His face” (Ps. 11:7), and “Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments” (Ps. 119:137). Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Righteous Living
Tagged Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Charles Ryrie, God is righteous, Henry Thiessen, How do God's attributes work together?, How many attributes does God have?, Lewis S. Chafer, Millard Erickson, Norman Geisler, Overview of God's Attributes, Steven R. Cook, The attributes of God, the essence of God, The Person of God, The providence of God, The Righteousness of God, The righteousness of God the Father, the righteousness of God the Holy Spirit, the righteousness of God the Son, the Sovereignty of God, The Trinity, Vernon Doerksen, Wayne Grudem
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