Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ sets his people free from the condemnation and oppression of the law. Through the Holy Spirit, believers are able to fulfil the law obediently according to God's intentions. Matthew 5:17Jesus Christ sets believers free from the law See also Jesus Christ's life of perfect obedience to the law was the fulfilment of it Galatians 4:4-51 Peter 2:22 2 Corinthians 5:21 See also Jesus Christ's death fulfils the demands of the law Hebrews 7:27; 9:11,26-28; 10:11-141 Peter 2:24; 3:18 Romans 3:21-26 See also On account of Jesus Christ's death, believers can be righteous independently of the law John 1:17Romans 10:4 Philippians 3:9 Galatians 3:21-25 Believers are set free from the law's condemnation See also Romans 6:1-14; 7:1-6Galatians 3:13; 4:5,21-31 Galatians 5:1 Ephesians 2:14-15 The lives of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael and Isaac are interpreted figuratively, to illustrate the believer's freedom from the law's condemnation Colossians 2:13-14Romans 7:1-6 The freedom of believers rests on the power of the Holy Spirit 2 Corinthians 3:17-18See also Romans 8:1-17Galatians 5:16-18,22-26 Psalms 119:32 The believer's freedom to obey the law voluntarily See also Psalms 37:31; 119:45,97Jeremiah 31:33 2 Corinthians 3:3 James 1:25; 2:12 See also 1345 covenant2530 Christ, death of 3030 Holy Spirit, power 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3251 Holy Spirit, filling with 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 4018 life, spiritual 5375 law 6752 substitution 7328 ceremonies 7334 circumcision 8456 obedience to authorities |
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