But it is very pleasant and a great comfort to the righteous and elect, since their total redemption presents so much of its theological truth in tension, and the doctrines of grace and salvation are perfect But it is very pleasant and a great comfort to the righteous and elect, all because of one very important

Rather, David expresses a deep felt concern for the wickedness and evil that permeates God's good world , and he begs God to restore justice and righteousness. will not welcome evil people; v7 - God is loving, and welcomes His people; v12 - The Lord blesses the righteous

the distinguishing marks of Christians: namely by faith, and by their fleeing from sin and pursuing righteousness at the four marks our Confession says identifies true Christians: Faith Flee from sin and embrace righteousness Certainly you must do these things, and as our Confession puts it, "embrace righteousness."

the distinguishing marks of Christians: namely by faith, and by their fleeing from sin and pursuing righteousness A true Christian will "flee from sin and pursue righteousness." and more you'll recognize and be disgusted by indwelling sin and for strength and desire to pursue righteousness

with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s . 6  The LORD works righteousness from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness theological, telling how God conducts Himself - He forgives, heals, redeems, crowns, satisfies, works righteousness

It would never be possible for the sons of Adam to piece back together the perfect adherence to God's people who think they can please God by just trying a bit harder - they will never be able to return the perfect But it's the Word made visible, His Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ, who became your perfect covenant representative, perfectly keeping the requirements God had inscribed on your behalf.

Jesus' atonement (payment) for our sin on the cross satisfied the righteous anger that God has for those who cross His good and perfect will, making forgiveness possible, as Paul writes in Ephesians 1:4, "

And who is this mediator— true God and at the same time truly human and truly righteous? A. no saints to pray on your behalf, or priests to hear your confession, because Jesus is already your perfect

Rather, in his grace God grants me the righteousness of Christ to free me forever from judgment. describing the LORD's grace, David does not do so by minimizing or ignoring His holiness: The LORD works righteousness you've experienced in Christ; it's because of His atonement (payment) and because you been given His righteousness

we have no access to God except through the one and only Mediator and Intercessor: Jesus Christ the Righteous basis of our own dignity but only on the basis of the excellence and dignity of Jesus Christ, whose righteousness