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n. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law.

n. A righteous act, or righteous quality.

n. The act or conduct of one who is righteous.

n. The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.

n. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude.

n. A righteous act, or righteous quality.

n. The act or conduct of one who is righteous.

n. The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground of justification.

n. The character of being righteous; purity of heart and rectitude of life; the being and doing right; conformity in character and conduct to a right standard.

n. Hence, also In theology, a coming into spiritual oneness with God, because for Christ's sake the believer in Christ is treated as righteous.

n. A righteous act or quality; anything which is or purports to be righteous.

n. Rightfulness; justice.

n. Synonyms See righteous.

n. adhering to moral principles

"In the enthroned Christ every question about sin is answered, and every claim of a violated law is absolutely met; and though there is no abatement in the demands of the decalogue, yet because "Christ has become the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth," now "_grace reigns through righteousness_ unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.""

morality   

the righteousness of god    proselytes of righteousness    active righteousness    original righteousness   

honour    impeccability    justice    uprightness    honor    honestness    justness    honorableness    honesty    piety   

honesty    justice    uprightness    equity    holiness    faithfulness    integrity    godliness    rightfulness    purity   

holiness    purity    goodness    morality    piety    rectitude    decency    justice    chastity    forgiveness