Paul writes that "Since they did not know the righteousness of God, they sought to establish their own

the other saving gifts, and at last eternal life itself, flow forth from election as its fruits and effects helps us make sense of this: God does not say, Because he is without sin, because he has perfectly kept But God produces those qualities which are even found in the weak, the imperfect, and those still exposed In other words, God protects and delivers not because of our perfection or worthiness, but because of the qualities He produces even in weak and imperfect people - people just like us.

God created them good and in his own image, that is, in true righteousness and holiness, so that they

is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness

Belgic Confession Article 20: The Justice and Mercy of God in Christ We believe that God— who is perfectly goodness and mercy on us, who are guilty and worthy of damnation, giving to us his Son to die, by a most perfect

God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be: our chief prophet and teacher who perfectly King of Glory and the Lord Who Saves ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness

look at all of the strife and division in the Church and trace it to these 'man made' creeds, and self righteously

faith is to your salvation, it's the object of your faith - the thing you believe in - that makes it effective Our God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - "is righteous in all of His ways and faithful in all He does

God, through the Holy Spirit, will help you to reject your sin-stained will and obey God's holy and perfect

Do this until your kingdom is so complete and perfect that in it you are all in all.