Because God is righteous—always doing what is right, just, and faithful—we must face our sin honestly, run to Christ for a righteousness we could never earn, and rest in His just, unwavering care even when life feels unfair.

I. What It Means That God Is Righteous

Psalm 97:1–2; Psalm 11:7; Psalm 98:8–9; Psalm 9:7–8

II. The Terrifying Side: God’s Righteousness and Our Sin

Romans 1:16–18; Romans 3:9–12, 19–20

III. The Beautiful Side: God’s Righteousness Given to Sinners in Christ

Romans 3:21–26; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 4:5–8; Galatians 3:13–14 

IV. How God’s Righteousness Becomes Our Refuge and Our Pattern

Psalm 9:7–10; Proverbs 21:3; 1 John 1:8–9; Micah 6:8; James 5:1