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1 | Law or grace or both? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 48622 | ||
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 Yes they can and should be mixed, but the difference is, there are those that think that following the law (works) will get them into heaven. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 keep questioning, the answer is there Tim |
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2 | Law or grace or both? | Bible general Archive 1 | Arnie | 48624 | ||
Hi, We cannot make it to heaven by keeping the the Law, because the Law is spiritual and we are carnal (physical). (Romans 7:14). Once we recieve the Holy Spirit we can begin to follow the Law, we will fall occasionnally,like a young child who is learning to walk, but by the grace of God, we get up and continue on the path that Christ has revealed to us. (Romans 7:25,Romans 8:4), (Gal 5:16) | ||||||
3 | Law and Christ vs Law or Christ? | Bible general Archive 1 | TooTooSmart | 48638 | ||
If we can mix law and grace, why does Paul tell us in Galatians 5:4 that "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law, ye are fallen from grace." This tells me that: Christ has set us free from the law's requirements by fulfilling them in Himself. Neither circumcision nor any other requirement of the law is beneficial to Christians. Faith in Christ is what counts. |
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4 | Law and Christ vs Law or Christ? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 48640 | ||
Pauls asked believers the following question concerning "law and grace" Romans 6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. |
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5 | Law and Christ vs Law or Christ? | Bible general Archive 1 | TooTooSmart | 49809 | ||
Paul is telling us that having faith in Christ does not give you a license to sin. If you have faith then you will obey his word, se John 13:34. Obeying the Word of Christ will prevent you from sinning. | ||||||