How do we know the gospel is the perfect law of liberty?
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The gospel is called the perfect law of liberty because it provides believers with true freedom from sin and a new way of life.
The identification of the gospel as the perfect law of liberty is grounded in its pioneering role in Christian faith. Unlike the Old Covenant's ceremonial ordinances that lacked permanence and perfection, the gospel fulfills God's promises and actively brings inner transformation. Scripture affirms that 'if the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed' (John 8:36), indicating that true liberty comes through Christ. The distinction made between life under the law and life under grace illustrates that salvation is no longer dependent on our works but on Christ's sacrificial love, which frees us from the bondage of sin and enables us to live righteously.
Scripture References:
John 8:36, Romans 6:14, 2 Corinthians 3:6
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