6. How is the righteousness thus obtained described?
“And be found in Him, not having thine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.” Phil. 3:9.
7. Upon what basis is justification granted?
“And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offenses unto justification.” Rom. 5:16.
8. Upon what basis does the reward come to one who works?
“Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.” Rom. 4:4.
9. Upon what condition is faith reckoned for righteousness?
“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” Verse 5.
10. How does grace, as the ground of justification, exclude righteousness by works?
“And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.” Rom. 11:6.