Dictionary of Bible Themes The law, which bears witness to the grace of God, points ahead to its fulfilment and climax in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel does not abolish the law, but fulfils it, by allowing it to be seen in its proper light. Romans 3:20Human beings cannot fulfil the law by their own efforts Galatians 2:15-16See also Acts 13:39Romans 4:13-15 Romans 3:20; 5:20 The law brings knowledge of human sin and the need for redemption See also 1 Timothy 1:9-101 John 3:4 Galatians 3:24 The law points to the coming of Jesus Christ Romans 3:28Believers are not justified by works of the law, but through faith in the blood of Jesus Christ Galatians 3:11See also Habakkuk 2:4Romans 4:1-5 Galatians 3:10-14 Ephesians 2:15 Galatians 2:19 The relationship between believers and the law Dying to the law through Jesus Christ Romans 7:11-121 Timothy 1:8 The law remains valid for believers 1 Peter 1:15-16See also Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; 20:7Romans 7:7-11; 13:8-10 James 2:8-11 Romans 8:3-4 See also The Holy Spirit enables believers to fulfil the law through Jesus Christ Jeremiah 31:31-34Ezekiel 11:19-20 Galatians 5:13-18 See also 2324 Christ as Saviour2420 gospel 4018 life, spiritual 6020 sin 6662 freedom, abuse 6669 grace & salvation 6676 justification 8160 seeking God 8242 ethics, personal 8292 love 8313 nurture |
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