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I am looking to find several verses in the bible that prove that we inherited Christ's righteousness when he was resurrected.....would you happen to know a few. Thanks. PETE
Hi PETE,
Here are a few verses that might be what you're looking for:
"This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness." (Jer.23:6)
"Christ Jesus is our righteousness" (1 Cor.1:30)
Gal. 3:27 says that whoever is baptized in Christ "puts on Christ". Putting on Christ is not just symbolic. Christ actually dwells within our soul, a real inheritances.
But bear in mind that while all the work necessary for salvation was accomplished by Him, the only one who could do it, yet nevertheless that righteousness profits us little to naught if we do not ourselves "fill up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ" (Col 1:24) through our actions, and work out our salvation "with fear and trembling" (Phil. 2:12) too.
Hopefully that helps!
-JMJ West
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J.M.J. West
Expertise
I have a wide knowledge of the Old and New Testaments, a working knowledge of biblical Greek, and a fundamental understanding of 1st century Aramaic. I can answer questions regarding the nature of salvation and the God-head, the relation of Christ to his Church, the nature of the Sacraments, etc. I do specialize in Catholic and Orthodox issues (why they believe in apostolic succession, or the Real Presence in the Eucharist, etc) and in giving biblical (and historical) perspective on such topics. I have a good working knowledge of the Pre- and Ante-Nicean fathers too.
Experience
I am the Director of RCIA, which is for people studying to become Catholic; I've done this for 2 years, and have over 5 years experience in this field.
I am the official Catechist of Benedictine College.
I am also a pastoral assistant at Benedictine College.
Education/Credentials
BA, Philosophy
BA, History
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