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How does Paul describe the danger of returning to the law?

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Paul warns that returning to the law as a means of justification leads to being severed from Christ and falling from grace.

In Galatians, Paul presents a strong warning to those considering the law as a safety net for their salvation. He states that if they accept circumcision or any aspect of the law as justifying measures, they are obligated to keep the entire law. This ultimately leads to severance from Christ because grace and law cannot coexist as means of salvation. Any attempt to find assurance in the law results in a fall from grace, emphasizing the necessity of faith in Christ alone for salvation.
Scripture References: Galatians 5:2-4

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Wk 9 | Freedom in Grace
James H. Tippins · Feb 26, 2020
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