The Fruit of the Spirit Is Righteousness

Quick Thoughts:

• Imputed righteousness of Christ – this is what Jesus has done for us, the righteousness that covers us and our title to heaven.
• Imparted righteousness of Christ – this is what Jesus does for us, through the Holy Spirit, to mold us into His image.
• None of these two parts of righteousness come from human efforts.
• The Jewish nation did not submit to the righteousness provided in Jesus but placed confidence in obedience to the law.
• A “do-it-yourself” approach to true righteousness is impossible. There is nothing we can do of ourselves, no matter how hard we try, to be righteous before God (Isaiah 64:6).
• Lucifer’s obedience to the will of God did not put him into heaven, it was his disobedience that caused him to be expelled.
• Adam and Eve’s obedience did not put them in the Garden of Eden, but their disobedience to the will of God resulted in their being put out of the garden.
• What makes us holy before God is what Jesus has done for us, not what we do.
• The righteousness of Christ isn’t automatically bestowed on everyone (Romans 5:17). It comes to those who will receive it; it is given to those who claim it by faith (Galatians 3:6).

• Christ’s righteousness must be revealed in our lives. It becomes a reality in the life of the person who has it. “Abide in Me and I in you..” John 15:7.
• The essence of all righteousness is loyalty to our Redeemer.

How do you see the doctrine “Once Saved Always Saved” in this week’s lesson of Righteousness?