ROMANS—NOTE ON Romans 1:17 The righteousness of God most likely means “righteousness from God.” It reflects a right standing before God that is given to people by God (see Philippians 3:9). The phrase likely has this meaning in Romans 3:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:21 as well (see notes on those verses). However, the expression probably also refers to God’s righteous moral character. This is seen in his holiness and justice. It is also seen in the way that his act of saving sinners through Christ’s death meets the just demand of his holy nature. From faith for faith probably means that right standing with God is by faith from start to finish. shall live by faith. People receive the gift of salvation by faith. It is also by faith that they live each day. See Habakkuk 2:4.

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