In Christian thought, the idea of righteousness contains both a permanent and a changing element. The fixed element is the will to do right; the changing factor is the conception of what may be right at different times and under different circumstances.
Eternal Life in the Old Testament: Men of Faith Who Walked With God
Old Testament men who walked with God were credited with righteousness and recorded in the book of life, holding a real resurrection-based hope of eternal life.
What Does the Bible Really Say About Reconciliation?
The Bible emphasizes reconciliation with God through Christ's sacrifice, urging Christians to promote harmony among others and within themselves.

