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.

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Human beings cannot fulfil the law by their own efforts Ro 3:20; Ga 2:15–16 See also Ac 13:39; Ro 4:13–15 The law brings knowledge of human sin and the need for redemption Ro 3:20 See also 1 Ti 1:9–10; 1 Jn 3:4 The law points to the coming of Jesus Christ Ga 3:24 Believers are not justified by works…