“R”—Righteousness.
In the Gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last (Rom 1:17).
The Gospel reveals God’s righteousness in at least two ways. First, it is a declaration that God himself is just and righteous, for the Gospel teaches that in Christ our sins have been fully propitiated as a basis for his forgiving of us (Rom 3:24-26; 1 John 1:9; 2:2).
Then, second, through the Gospel, God declares us righteous as we put our faith in Christ Jesus. Thus in the Gospel God demonstrates his own justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus (Rom 3:26).
It is absolutely vital beyond words that we faithfully preach and teach this Gospel.
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