God does save the righteous, but that righteousness is something He provided for us in Christ Jesus. We are "Made" righteous by Him, without which, we could not have any kind of relationship to God who is Holy!

Discussion questions:

What does it mean to be ‘Righteous’ in God’s eyes?

What was so righteous about Noah?

Was Noah perfect? Then how was he “Righteous?”

How is 2 Corinthians 5:21 a comfort?

How can we live a righteous life here on earth?