Topical Bible: Righteousness: Christ: Shall Execute

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Righteousness, as a central theme in the Bible, is often associated with the character and actions of Jesus Christ. The concept of Christ executing righteousness is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, where His role as the righteous judge and king is prophesied and fulfilled.

Old Testament Prophecies

The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies that foretell the coming of a Messiah who will execute righteousness. One of the most significant passages is found in the book of Jeremiah: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as king and will administer justice and righteousness in the land" (Jeremiah 23:5). This prophecy highlights the expectation of a future king from the line of David who will embody and enforce divine righteousness.

Similarly, Isaiah speaks of the coming Messiah with these words: "With righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips" (Isaiah 11:4). This passage emphasizes the Messiah's role in establishing justice and righteousness through His judgments.

New Testament Fulfillment

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is revealed as the fulfillment of these Old Testament prophecies. His life and ministry demonstrate His commitment to righteousness. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus declares, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33). Here, Jesus emphasizes the priority of pursuing God's righteousness as a fundamental aspect of His kingdom.

Moreover, the Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, affirms that Christ's righteousness is imparted to believers: "For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes" (Romans 10:4). This statement underscores the belief that through faith in Christ, believers are justified and made righteous before God.

Christ as the Righteous Judge

The New Testament also presents Christ as the righteous judge who will execute judgment at the end of the age. In the book of Acts, the Apostle Peter proclaims, "He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead" (Acts 10:42). This role as judge is further elaborated in the book of Revelation, where Christ is depicted as the one who will return to establish His righteous rule: "From His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter" (Revelation 19:15).

Conclusion

The execution of righteousness by Christ is a multifaceted theme that encompasses His role as the prophesied Messiah, the righteous judge, and the source of righteousness for believers. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Christ fulfills the Old Testament prophecies and establishes a new covenant of righteousness for all who believe in Him.

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Psalm 99:4
The king's strength also loves judgment; you do establish equity, you execute judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
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Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
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The Lord Our Righteousness
... safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our righteousness."
By the ... branch, all agree, that we are to understand Jesus Christ. ...
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The Restoration of Israel is Only Made Possible by the Second ...
... that Israel's restoration occurs at the Return of Christ, that Israel's ... and this
is His name whereby He shall be called, The Lord our righteousness. ...
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Christ as Righteousness; as the Demiurge, the Agent of the Good ...
... And perhaps by His righteousness the Saviour prepares everything at ... of the greater
than the demiurge; Christ we have ... in each part of creation shall be filled ...
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Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord Our Righteousness
... Jesus Christ is the Lord our righteousness ... so it is in the original,""OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.'
He is ... a king shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and ...
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The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Declarations of Old ...
... whereby He shall be called, the Lord our Righteousness. ... prophecy refers to our Lord
Jesus Christ who was ... it says that Israel's King shall "execute judgment and ...
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The Priesthood of Christ
... flesh, and was not capable of bringing righteousness and life ... close of these ages
of time, Christ will not ... These eucharistic duties we shall also execute in him ...
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Lyra Germanica: The Christian Year
... But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy ... for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus
Christ; who shall ... shall reign, and prosper, and shall execute judgment and ...
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A vision of the King.
... The God-man Christ Jesus, the Man, who is ... Behold a King shall rule in righteousness,
and princes ... A King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and ...
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More Particularly, in what Respect Christ is Called the Truth.
... and did not submit themselves unto the righteousness of God ... salvation by any thing
mixed in with Christ, as the ... salvation: such as make use of him shall not be ...
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The Return of Christ to the Earth Itself.
... God, and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ; Who shall be punished ...
sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth ...
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