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NASB | Romans 7:12 So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:12 So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. |
Bible Question:
I am trying to get a handle on "the Law" and grace. Define "the Law." Define "grace." What is the relationship between the two? Can they co-exist or be separated? Explain. What is the purpose of the Law? How does "the Law" or any law effect our lives, today? Are we told we don't have to follow "the Law"? Steve |
Bible Answer: Law (big "L"): Usually refers to the Mosaic Covenant, with its moral commandments, ceremonial rituals, and procedures of sacrifices for atonement. Often, "law" (little "l") refers to simply those moral commandments made by God that he intends man to follow. That includes everything from God's first commandment to Adam to every instruction we read in the epistles. Since man is depraved and cannot submit himself to God's law (Romans 8:7-8), God in his mercy extended grace (His favor, which none of us deserve in the slightest) to those who put their trust in Christ. Those who are believers in Christ, therefore, are indeed "under grace" (i.e. justified) and also are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, equipped to follow God's moral will for their lives (Romans 8:9). --Joe! |