We have Abraham for such a clear example. Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. And how? In circumcision? Before.
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What is "Self righteousness", in the context of the NT?
Its trying to "make self right.....with God".
Well, that is RELIGION.......in many cases.
But specifically within CHRISTIANITY........ "trying to make self right, is the same as trying to keep self right".
See that?
= Its SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Many Believers are trying to keep self right...with GOD, so that GOD will keep them...
What is that?
That is a born again person, who has left God's Grace, and entered the FLESH MIND that is : "trying to keep myself right with God....to stay saved".
Paul talks about this a lot, in Galatians.
He defines these as "fallen from GRACE".
And when these same teach on a Forum that you are to keep yourself saved by whatever makes up their self saving list, then that person is : Galatians 1:8