Romans 1:17: Insights into Righteousness.

Romans 1:17 (NCV) The Good News shows how God makes people right 
with himself. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Righteousness is a big word in the Bible. Its used 
hundreds of times. The Bible says that God loves righteousness and that 
God is righteous. It says that one day God is going to judge the 
world in righteousness. Psalm 23 says that God leads us in the paths 
of righteousness. 
   So what in the world does this word mean?
   I once looked it up in a theological dictionary, and there 
were 27 pages on the definition! But Ill boil it down to two 
words: Righteousness is a relationship and a lifestyle. 
   Righteousness simply means being right with God. Romans 1:17 
says, The Good News shows how God makes people right with 
himself (NCV). The Good News is that God made us right with himself 
through Jesus death as a payment for our sins. Because of Jesus 
death, we can have a personal relationship with God. 
   Righteousness is also a lifestyle. It means living right as 
God intends. The Bible says in 1 John 2:29, All who practice 
righteousness are Gods true children (The Message). 
   So why should you care about being right with God? Because 
its the only way to live, and its the only way to heaven. 
   When you are disconnected from God, youre not really 
living; you just exist. Most people in the world arent really fully 
alive. They just exist, trying to make it to the weekend. But to be 
disconnected from your Creator is nonsense. 
   Life is not about the acquisition of things or the 
achievement of goals. Life is about getting to know God - the one who loves 
you and made you for a purpose. Youre not really living until 
youre right with God and have a relationship with him. 
   Righteousness is also the way you get to heaven. God created 
heaven as a place for his children that he loves, and he wants you to 
be with him forever. He wants you to be in heaven, but hes not 
going to force you to go to heaven. You can choose to be disconnected 
from God here on Earth, but when your life on Earth is done, you will 
not have a second chance to choose where you spend eternity. 
   You cant blame God, because he gives you the choice right 
now to have a relationship with him. He wants you to choose to love 
him! And when you do, you will be made right with him. It will change 
your life, here on Earth and for eternity! [Daily Devotional by Rick 
Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150713-1642.html

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo [old, but one of the best] 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Last Day Prophecy: His Other Sheep by Pastor Gerald Babanezhad: 
https://vimeo.com/162267518