How do we know that grace is more important than law?

The distinction between grace and law is vital in Reformed theology, as it fundamentally shapes our understanding of salvation. Romans 3:21-22 teaches that righteousness is obtained through faith in Christ apart from the law. This signals that while the law reveals God's moral standard, it cannot bring about salvation. The principle of grace supersedes the law; as illustrated in Galatians 3:17, the promise and covenant of grace were established before the law was given. This realization fosters an understanding that believers are not to rely on their adherence to the law but solely on the finished work of Christ, who fulfilled the law and offers His righteousness to those who believe.