tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174647220824134633.post8920681584953009771..comments2024-02-29T10:31:18.505-06:00Comments on What's in a Name?: The Righteousness of the Saints, Part 1 of 2Ian Curtishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027275808408069964noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174647220824134633.post-21823091099335535912011-10-18T11:32:04.862-05:002011-10-18T11:32:04.862-05:00Philippians 3:9 further supports Laurie's comm...Philippians 3:9 further supports Laurie's comment. It is troubling how often sincere efforts to simplify understanding inadvertently introduce confusion.<br /><br />Good post.Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174647220824134633.post-80869449332425696052011-10-18T07:30:59.675-05:002011-10-18T07:30:59.675-05:00I just love the book of Revelation because for the...I just love the book of Revelation because for the Believer it is the final end of all evil and the beginning of all that is good. However, it is a strong warning to those who are not saved. Great post. God bless, LloydSolid Rock or Sinking Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815501572621378327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174647220824134633.post-45515946828714304442011-10-16T16:42:42.460-05:002011-10-16T16:42:42.460-05:00Dear Ian, Rev. 19:8 in the KJV says:
"And to ...Dear Ian, Rev. 19:8 in the KJV says:<br />"And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints" rather than "righteous acts" of the saints, as in the NKJV.<br /><br />Barnes Notes on the NT says "it is implied here, as it is everywhere in the Scriptures, that this is not their own righteousness, for it is said that this was "given" to the bride-to the saints. It is the gracious bestowment of their Lord; and the reference here must be to that righteousness which they obtain by faith-the righteousness which results from justification through the merits of the Redeemer."<br /><br />Matthew Henry says something similar: "The church appeared; not in the gay, gaudy dress of the mother of harlots, but in fine linen, clean and white. In the robes of Christ's righteousness, imputed for justification, and imparted for sanctification."<br /><br />Praise God that believers are clothed in His righteousness, that no one can take away. Praise Him also that He will also reward us for acts done in His service, with the proper motives, that will survive His purifying fire.<br /><br />God bless you!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.com