Righteous is a word rarely used these days. For older folks, it calls to mind The Righteous Brothers. For Gen Xers, an 80’s synonym for “cool.” For rap lovers, the latest single from Juice WRLD. But for the Apostle Paul, few words mattered as much as the word “righteous.” So, what does this loaded word mean? And how does one become righteous in the eyes of God?
Righteous
Lent 2021
February 24, 2021 • Pastor Bill
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