Sin and the Law – Romans 7:8-9
Without the law, sin does not have an opportunity to express itself. But when a commandment is given, the ugliness within us is exposed.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
Without the law, sin does not have an opportunity to express itself. But when a commandment is given, the ugliness within us is exposed.
Throughout its pages, the Bible tells a consistent story. The Old Testament looks forward to the work of Jesus fulfilled in the New Testament.
Before Jesus expounds on some teachings of the Law, he first helps his hearers to understand his relationship to the Law.
Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. But what did he mean? That he fulfilled some prophecy? Or something much more?
We have been set free from the law. But not to do whatever we want. Instead, we have been set free so that we can humbly serve one another in love.
As one who has experienced God’s grace, I should extend grace and mercy to others rather than hold them to a legalistic standard of law.
We are not saved by anything we could possibly do, it is a work of God received by faith. A faith that expresses itself through love.
As believers in Jesus we should expect to suffer. But if we can avoid a beating, while remaining faithful to Christ, then do so.
As a Christian, what role do the Ten Commandments have? While they may guide you. We are no longer under the law and its requirements.