1. In whom does all righteousness find its source? “Their righteousness is of Me, saith the Lord.” Isa. 54:17.
2. In what is God’s righteousness expressed? “Harken unto Me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is My law.” Isa. 51:7.
3. How enduring and unchangeable is this righteousness? “My righteousness shall not be abolished.” Isa. 51:6. “All His commandments are sure. They stand fast forever and ever.” Ps. 111:7, 8. “It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.” Luke 16:17.
4. What is the transgression of this law called? “Sin is the transgression of the law.” 1 John 3:4.
5. Is there sin apart from transgression of God’s law? “All unrighteousness is sin.” 1 John 5:17.
6. What is the inevitable harvest of sin? “Sin when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” James 1:15.
7. How may we become rid of sin? “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9.