What is the clothing of righteousness mentioned in Genesis, Isaiah 61, and Romans 3?
It is the imputed righteousness of Christ, credited to believers when they believe the Gospel. This covering is what Adam and Eve experienced in Genesis, what Isaiah experienced in Isaiah 61:10, and what Romans 3 talks about, giving bona fide assurance rather than only the hope of righteousness.
Les explains that through the Spirit, this is not just the hope of righteousness but the bona fide assurance that when we believe the Gospel, the righteousness of Christ was imputed to us. It literally became that clothing of righteousness that Adam and Eve experienced back in Genesis, that Isaiah experienced in Isaiah 61:10, and that Romans 3 talks about. He ties this assurance to knowing we have eternal life.
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.
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.
What does God clothe us with according to Isaiah 61:10?
God clothes us with the garments of salvation and covers us with the robe of righteousness (Isaiah 61:10).