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NASB | Romans 3:20 because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 3:20 For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin]. |
Bible Question: In Romans3:20 what is the deeds of the law and what is the law and why shell no flesh be justified in his sight and why is the law the knowledge of sin. |
Bible Answer: Hello Momma2, The law here refers to the Ten Commandments which reflect God’s righteousness and character. In addition, the Israelites had the “bi-laws” given to them by Moses as rules for daily living that were intended to guide the Israelites in their keeping the law. There were something like 613 of these bi-laws and you can find them in the book of Exodus, I believe starting at chapter 21. The “deeds” of the law refers to a persons doing the “works” of the law. This means, generally speaking, carrying out the traditions, rules, regulations (bi-laws) established to keep one in a right-standing with the Ten Commandments and therefore with God. The law is the knowledge of sin in that it makes us aware of God’s expectations and his righteous and holy character. We are without excuse in our sin because God has given us a clear and specific identification and understanding of what sin is through the law. “Thou shalt not steal” is very clear. God is saying, it is wrong to steal. Therefore, through the law, we are made fully aware of what sin is, so, the law becomes knowledge of sin. “No flesh shall be justified in his sight” by the works of the law. We can not be justified (made righteous, in right standing with God, declared free of guilt regarding breaking the law) by our works. In other words, by trying to be good and keeping the rules. The bible teaches us that we are all sinners and fall short of God’s holy character and his requirements regarding sin (Romans 3:23) The bible says that the penalty for sin is death Romans 6:23, but the verse doesn’t stop there. It goes on to say, “but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”. So, because you are a sinner (just like me), and the penalty for a single sin is death (eternal separation from God and punishment in Hell) you and I need to be made righteous, free of sin in the eyes of God. Keeping the law can not do this a) because you and I are incapable of living continuously without sinning at one time or another, b) God, who is the final authority, did not give the law as a redeeming source. He did not give it to save us but rather to make us aware of our sin as illustrated above. Being aware makes you and me accountable. So our only hope is in Jesus Christ who gave His life, died our death for us, in order to make atonement (pay the price) for our sins. By accepting JESUS as Lord and Savior and trusting in his payment as sufficient to cover your sins (faith), you can be saved from the penalty of sin which is death. See Romans 10:9-10 Hopes this helps, Jeff |
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