“But now, the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed...even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe.” (Romans 3:21-22 ) When Adam sinned, it was by one man’s disobedience that sin entered the world, and death through sin. So, just as through one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.” (Rom 5:19) What a powerful truth! Our righteousness is based upon the obedience of another – Jesus! The righteousness we stand in is based on the work of ONE! And His work is done! There is ONE Man who made me right with God! Not me! It is solely based on the finished work of Christ! This is why Paul instructs us to "take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ." (2 Cor. 10:5)