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resurrection (Ro. 14:9). [See Awakening, Renew, in short, it is true religion” (Webster). Three Kinds of
Resurrection, Revival.] Righteousness. (1) The righteousness of man. This is the
REVIVAL. Return, recall or recovery to life from morality and religious aspirations of the natural, fallen
death or apparent death; return or recall to activity from man. In God’s holy eyes this impure righteousness is as
a state of languor, neglect, carelessness; awakening of filthy rags (Is. 64:6). Sinful man’s attempts at good
men to spiritual concerns (Webster). The term “revival” works are unacceptable, being entirely tainted with the
is not used in the Bible, but “revive” is used many times. fallen self. (2) The righteousness of the law (Ro. 2:26).
“Revival” has become a term commonly used among This is the righteousness of obeying God’s laws. Since
Christians to describe renewals. “Revival is not an no man can keep God’s law perfectly, it is impossible to
evangelistic campaign; it is the restoring to life of be justified through it (Ro. 3:19-20; Ga. 3:10, 11). (3)
believers and churches that have previously experienced The righteousness of God (Ro. 1:17), referring to God’s
the life of God in being born again of the Spirit, but who moral and spiritual perfection. The Theme of Romans.
have become cold, worldly and ineffective. It is the The righteousness of God is the theme of Paul’s epistle
greatest need for the churches of the Lord Jesus Christ. to the Romans. The question raised and answered in
Revival will later affect the unbelievers. Revival cannot this epistle is this: How can sinful, unrighteous man
be organized, for it is given by our Sovereign God when attain God’s righteousness? The answer is twofold: First,
He sees fit and in answer to prayer” (Operation World). God gives the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ to
God promises spiritual renewal to those who repent of those who trust Him (Ro. 3:21-25). Jesus died and paid
their sins and earnestly seek His face (2 Ch. 7:14; Ps. the punishment for man’s sins, and He rose from the
51:10; 138:3; Pr. 8:17; 32-36; Ro. 12:1-2; He. 11:6; 1 dead. Because of this payment, God puts perfect
Jn. 1:9). [See Awakening, Fasting, Renew, Repentance, righteousness to the account of the sinner who believes
Revive.] on Christ (2 Co. 5:21). This results in the believer
REWARD. Earning; payment for services rendered standing in a new position before God—no longer a
(Nu. 18:31; 1 Sa. 24:19; Lk. 6:23; 1 Co. 3:8; 1 Ti. 5:18). condemned outcast, but now a blessed child of God (Ro.
Salvation by grace is the opposite of reward (Ro. 4:4-5; 5:1-2). Secondly, God gives the imparted righteousness
11:6). It is a free gift (Ro. 3:24; Ep. 2:8, 9). [See of Jesus to believers that they might grow in conformity
Employment, Grace, Judgment.] to Jesus Christ in practice as well as position (Ro.
REZEPH (wide smooth pavement). 2 Ki. 19:12. 8:1-14). The Holy Spirit dwells in the believer to
reproduce the life of Jesus Christ in him. Paul spoke of
REZIA (desire, delight). 1 Ch. 7:39. these two aspects of salvation—imputation and
REZIN (firm, sure). 2 Ki. 15:37. impartation—in Ga. 2:20. He said, “I am crucified with
REZON (grave in manners). 1 Ki. 11:23. Christ; nevertheless I live...” This is imputed salvation.
RHEGIUM (rupture, fracture). Ac. 28:13. Paul’s sin was imputed to Jesus, and Jesus’
RHESA (the head, the first). Lk. 3:27. righteousness was imputed to Paul. Next he said, “... yet
not I but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now
RHODA (a rose). Ac. 12:13. live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God,
RHODES (a rose). Ac. 21:1. who loved me, and gave himself for me.” This refers to
RIBAI (contention of the Lord). 2 Sa. 23:29. imparted righteousness whereby Paul became a new
RIBBAND. A thread (Nu. 15:38). man in his earthly walk. [See Gospel, Integrity, Just,
RIBLAH (multitude of people, fruitful). Nu. 34:11. Justification, Holy, Sanctification, Upright.]
RICHES. [See Covet, Gold, Labor, Money, Poverty, RIGOUR. Severity; strictness; hardness; fury (Ex.
Tithe.] [For comment on the story of the rich man and 1:13-14; Le. 25:43, 46, 53).
Lazarus see Parable, Seventh-day Adventist.] RIMMON (2 Ki. 5:18). [See Idolatry.]
RID. To remove; take off (Ge. 37:22; Ex. 6:6; Le. RIMMON-PAREZ (breaches of the pomegranates).
26:6; Ps. 71:1). Nu. 33:19.
RIDDANCE. To consume; to end (Le. 23:22; Zep. RINGSTRAKED. Striped; with bands (Ge.
1:18). 30:35,39,40; 31:8, 10, 12). “Jacob’s contrivances were,
RIFLED. To be spoiled; robbed (Ze. 14:2). (1) to set peeled sticks before the cattle where they
RIGHTEOUSNESS. “Righteousness, as used in were watered, that, looking much at those unusual
party-colored sticks, by the power of imagination they
Scripture and theology, is nearly equivalent to holiness, might being forth young ones in like manner party-
comprehending holy principles and affections of heart, colored. Probably this custom was commonly used by
and conformity of life, to the divine law. It includes all the shepherds of Canaan, who coveted to have their
we call justice, honesty, and virtue, with holy affections;
cattle of this motley color. (2) When he began to have a

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