The Law Was Not Abolished

“ DISOVERING THE KINGDOM OF GOD WITHIN YOU ” LUKE 17:21

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3. The righteousness of God (expressed in the law) is what God demands and will accomplish in His work in history (Psalm 96:1, 11-13, 97:1, 2; Is 9:6,7). 4. The Law has no life-giving properties. It defines what is right, but doesn't empower mankind to keep it (Romans 7).

5. The Christian is not under "the Law" as a means to attaining life (Rom. 6:13). However, believers can look to the law as an expression of the character of God to see what God wants to accomplish in him. (Galatians 3:21; 22; 5:13-14, 22,23). 6. Christ is the Living Torah. He is the ultimate model of right and wrong. The believer is to model Christ, and in modeling Christ, he will ultimately fulfill the law (Romans 8:2-4). 7. The believer is not free from the responsibility to keep the Ten Commandments because they reflect the character of God. The believer is responsible to reflect the character of God however it is expressed.

Law in the Book of Galatians

This section summarizes the approach to law outlined by the Apostle Paul in the Book of Galatians. It does so by listing the verses and then summarizing their purpose below:

Gal. 1:9 A curse is pronounced on those who pervert the gospel.

Gal. 2:15 Justification is by faith (sola fide), not by law keeping.

Gal. 3:3 Sanctification is by faith and Spirit.