“And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.” Rom. 8:10.
8. What are the commandments of God declared to be?
“All Thy commandments are righteousness.” Ps. 119:172.
9. What did Jesus declare God's commandment to be?
“And I know that His commandment is life everlasting.” John 12:50.
Note.—Life and righteousness are thus shown to be inseparable.
10. What does the prophet Jeremiah declare Christ to be?
“And this is His name whereby He shall be called, The Lord Our Righteousness.” Jer. 23:6.
11. What does Christ declare Himself to be?
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” John 14:6.