When is one righteous before God?

[Truthseeker]

Rom 5:16-19

16 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 offences unto justification.

17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
KJV


Appears Paul here is teaching righteousness is a gift God gives us. Our calling is to live out our righteous position. "work out your salvation" not work to get salvation.

[Dichotomy Girl]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Paul talked of being made righteous by Christ sacrifice. So do you believe being righteous is a faith thing or when one is 100% obedient?

To be honest, during my time in Christianity, I felt like I was taught "Never"

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Dichotomy Girl

To be honest, during my time in Christianity, I felt like I was taught "Never"

I can relate.

[Dichotomy Girl]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

I can relate.

I feel like there was a time though, at the very beginning, when I didn't "know" anything, that I felt secure and peaceful.