righteous standing, and has also acted to bring their state into harmony with righteousness. In this final section Paul looked at the righteous community, at the church which has been formed of those who believe. It is not only the individual Christian who is to live a victorious, righteous life. We Christians are a family, called to live together in a righteous, loving community. Paul first explores acceptance, which makes it possible for those whose convictions differ to continue to live in community.