Embodied Righteousness Reflects Divine Faithfulness

Paul's interpretation of 2 Corinthians 5:21 emphasizes that the apostolic ministry symbolizes God's covenant faithfulness. Paul and his fellow apostles represent the righteousness of God as they physically embody the message they proclaim, distancing the concept from mere imputed righteousness. Additionally, in Romans 3:21-26, the focus is on God's righteousness displayed through the cross, underscoring that the apostles' role is to manifest this divine faithfulness rather than to simply attribute righteousness to believers without action.