Rom 1:17, 8:3-4, Matt 5:17, Eph 2:8
As new creations, we believe that our salvation comes not through our own efforts but through faith in Jesus Christ. Now in the book of Romans, Apostle Paul wrote, "For in this gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith'". Hallelujah!
Therefore, our right standing with God is not based on our own merits or good works but on the perfect righteousness of Jesus, which is given to us as a free gift through faith.
Brethren, in time past, we see that the Israelites tried to achieve righteousness through obedience of the law, but they could not keep it fully. So God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to fulfil the law on our behalf as he declared us righteous through faith in him. Shalom!.