The Bible clearly distinguishes between the law and the promise of grace, showing that they serve different purposes in a believer's life.
According to biblical teaching, the law is meant to reveal sin and guide moral conduct, while grace through the promise provides comfort and assurance of salvation. As Martin Luther expounds in his commentary on Galatians, these two elements must remain distinct; mixing them results in confusion about sin and righteousness. The law has dominion over the flesh but should not govern the conscience, where the promise of liberty through Christ reigns. This distinction is crucial for understanding our relationship with God.
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