When does God's righteousness get placed on a believer?
God's righteousness is placed upon a believer at the moment of faith. When a person believes, the righteousness of God is imputed to them and they are covered with it. This occurs at salvation, not by personal merit, but by believing unto righteousness.
Les explains that according to Isaiah and Romans 3:23, the righteousness of God is imputed and placed upon us when we believe. Once we become a believer, we are covered with God's righteousness. This covering is not visible to the world, but God sees Christ's righteousness instead of our own. God does not see Les Feldick or you by name; He sees Christ in His righteousness. Les notes he would never dare stand in God's presence on his own merit, but can stand covered with Christ's righteousness. This occurs at salvation, when we believe unto righteousness, which is the true aspect of our salvation; we are made what God has proclaimed us to be. Confession with the mouth is made unto salvation, and if excited about what God has done, one will tell people.
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
More Questions
How does Isaiah 61:10 relate to Romans' teaching about the righteousness of God upon believers?
Isaiah 61:10's clothing imagery corresponds to Romans' teaching about the righteousness of God coming upon all who believe.