Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5375 law » 5380 law, and gospel 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. Human beings cannot fulfil the law by their own efforts Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:15-16 See also Acts 13:39; Romans 4:13-15 The law brings knowledge of human sin and the need for redemption Romans 3:20; Romans 5:20 See also 1 Timothy 1:9-10; 1 John 3:4 The law points to the coming of Jesus Christ Believers are not justified by works of the law, but through faith in the blood of Jesus Christ Romans 3:28; Galatians 3:11 See also Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 4:1-5; Galatians 3:10-14; Ephesians 2:15 The relationship between believers and the law Dying to the law through Jesus Christ The law remains valid for believers Romans 7:11-12; 1 Timothy 1:8; 1 Peter 1:15-16 See also Leviticus 11:44-45; Leviticus 19:2; Leviticus 20:7; Romans 7:7-11; Romans 13:8-10; James 2:8-11 The Holy Spirit enables believers to fulfil the law through Jesus Christ Romans 8:3-4 See also Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ezekiel 11:19-20; Galatians 5:13-18 See also
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