The Righteousness of God [Pamphlet]

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A deeply important theme presented with handy subheadings.

Excerpt: Before entering on the solemn and interesting question of our righteousness, the righteousness of God, I will shortly notice what is objected, and dispose of it, so as to be able then to treat the subject unhinderedly for edification, and not controversy. The principle in question it is well to state; it is, I fully admit, a most grave and important one. Not that beloved and truly godly souls have not been, as I judge, cloudy upon what was really of great moment to their true and godly liberty in Christ, which is the power of a Christian walk; not that they have not been violent, as men generally are, in the sustainment of that in which they are wrong. But this does not destroy the importance of being clear. Still, I freely and fully, yea, joyfully, acknowledge (as choice and devoted servants of Christ, whom I respect, and whose devotedness I look up to) persons who have held on this subject doctrines which I believe to be a mistake. I have thus no animosity as regards this point. The point, however, is important, and what saints have held by infirmity of judgment may become a very great hindrance to the progress of souls, and a weapon in the hands of the enemy: witness the Judaism of the early Church at Jerusalem, and the opposition raised to Paul on the very same ground. The principles, indeed, which were then in question are the same which now partially agitate the Church of God, and largely hinder its blessing and testimony, and obscure its faith.

Subheadings

Is the righteousness of God legal righteousness?

The righteousness which is of the law

Christ as My Righteousness

Righteousness and the Believer Keeping the Law

God’s Righteousness Manifested

Imputed Righteousness

Righteousness in a New Position Through Death

What is the Righteousness of God?

The Righteousness of God in Judgment

The Righteousness of God in Raising Christ

Righteousness in Adam and in Christ