The righteous are referred to as righteous in the pursuit of holy living. List the three reasons why:

• A. They are clothed in Christ's righteousness; They have been created anew in righteousness; They have given themselves to obedience
• B. They are saved by grace alone
• C. They must perform works
• D. They are forgiven of sins

Answer: (A)

In this context, the righteousness of the believer in the pursuit of holy living rests on three realities. First, they are clothed in Christ's righteousness—God sees believers covered with the perfect righteousness of Jesus, not their own imperfect efforts, so their standing before God is righteous because of Him. Second, they have been created anew in righteousness, meaning the Spirit creates a new nature within them, a true inner turning toward righteousness as part of the new creation work. Third, they have given themselves to obedience, choosing to live in submission to God and to follow His commands as a response to that transformation. The combination explains why they are called righteous while pursuing holiness: their identity and progress come from Christ’s work, the new creation God brings about, and the deliberate choice to live in obedience. The other options touch on related ideas—grace for justification, potential emphasis on works, or forgiveness—but they don’t capture these three facets together as the basis for righteousness in the ongoing pursuit of holy living.