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{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =Righteousness is the attribute |subtopics = [[Righteousness of God where he is said to be ]] * [[holySin]], perfect and just. In another sense it refers to the righteousness of [[human|manJustification]] - either his inherent lack of being sinless before God, or his potential right standing before God having been reckoned as without [[sinHoly]] through the , [[atonementSalvation]] of |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * {{ebd}} * [[JesusRighteousness in Romans (G.G.)]].|}}
{{overview}}Righteousness means to be good and just. The word is commonly used to describe God's nature of being [[holy]], perfect and just. It also sometimes is used to refer to the righteousness of a person - either his inherent lack of sin or his potential right standing before God having been reckoned as without [[sin]] through the [[atonement]] of [[Jesus]].
{{also}} {{ebd}}===[[Rigtheousness of God]]===
{{topics}}* The phrase "righteousness of God" occurs in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. The [[Sinapostle Paul]] | [[Justification]] | uses the phrase in his [[Holy]] Epistle to the Romans| [[Salvationletter to the church in Rome]].
{{opinions}}The exact meaningg of righteousness of God ("δικαισυνη του θεου" in Greek) in Scripture is debated by scholars. It probably has a number of meanings including* God's saving action among his people* The inherent qualities of God including his justice and faithfulness* The righteous status of God being declared on his people
{{quotes}}==Quotes==
{{links}}==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Righteousness Wikipedia - Righteousness]
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