Romans 9:30
What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, righteousness through faith; but that Israel who pursued the righteousness which is based on law did not succeed in fulfilling that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it through faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone.
It seems the apostle is here drawing a conclusion. What shall we say, then?
The righteousness of God is obtained by faith. It is an alien righteousness, to be sure, but it is also a life-changing righteousness.
