Romans 10:4
For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].
*Strong's Ex. Conc. No.
The End: the principal end, aim, purpose
From the Greek word 'telos' (pronounced tel'-os): reaching the end, as in a seaman's telescope, stretching out one length at a time until it reaches its full potential and fulfills its purpose.
The psalmist writes in Psalm 119:
Psalm 119:144
The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live.
Psalm 119:138
The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
Peter writes:
1 Peter 1:23-25
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring Word of God. For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the Word that was proclaimed to you.
As the law of God was righteous, so is the Living Word of God. And God gives both to us because He loves us so. We desire to live in His righteousness because we love Him in return. We are thrilled and overjoyed that God should choose to love us in such a way as sending His Son to die for us, that we might live for Him.
Paul writes in Romans 13:
Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
How do we put on Christ? By believing that Jesus Christ is God's only begotten Son and that He died on the cross where God placed our sins on Him; that He defeated death, hell and the grave; that He walked out of the grave and ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of God.
Throughout the New Testament of Scripture we are instructed -- discipled -- on how to live out our faith, live a Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-filled life that honors God. That's dressing ourselves in the righteousness of Christ on a daily basis.
Only then will we be able to portray Christ to the world. He must first increase in us as we become more hidden in Him.
John 3:30
"He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Colossians 3:1-4
1) Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
2) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
3) For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
4) When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
5) Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
I Found God
Beatitude
Defender
Unfailing
Psalm 34:1-9
You're The Best
Red Carpet
Filled With The Light
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