How does the righteousness of God come to believers?

Les explains that Paul often used contemporary things, such as the Roman soldier, to make a point. The soldier carried a weapon in his right hand and a shield in his left, but Paul applies the analogy with righteousness in both hands. He then points to Romans 3:22: the righteousness of God, which is by the faith of Jesus Christ, is unto all and upon all who believe. This is not something only a few believers can have; it is for every believer, with no difference between Jew and Gentile, black and white, rich and poor. The righteousness of God has been imputed and covers every believer.