The Bible teaches that believers are not antinomians; they love the law of God and acknowledge their inability to obey it, trusting instead in Christ's grace.
In Scripture, believers are often accused of antinomianism—being opposed to the law of God—due to their emphasis on grace. However, this charge is unfounded. Romans 7:22 highlights that God's people love His law, recognizing it as holy, just, and good. They do not rebel against God's law but realize their sinfulness and inability to meet its demands. Instead of living by the law, true believers live by grace, which leads them to honor the law from a place of love rather than obligation.
Moreover, the New Testament affirms that believers are accepted before God solely through Christ's righteousness. For example, Romans 3:20-28 and Ephesians 2:8-9 articulate the doctrine of justification by faith alone, emphasizing grace's supremacy over works. Believers understand that their relationship with God is unaltered by their performance, as they are freed from the law's condemnation (Romans 6:14). Hence, while they strive to live in accordance with God's moral law, it is out of love and gratitude rather than a legalistic requirement.
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