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What does Christ mean when he says he came to fulfill the law?

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Christ's fulfillment of the law means he met all its demands and penalties on behalf of his people.

When Christ states he came to fulfill the law, it underscores a profound theological truth: He did not come to abolish the law but to meet every requirement it imposed. The law, in revealing sin and highlighting human inability to achieve righteousness, lays bare the need for a Savior. Christ accomplished this by living a sinless life, presenting himself as the perfect sacrifice, and bearing the punishment for sin. Through his death and resurrection, he fulfilled the law's requirements, thus justifying those who believe in him and freeing them from the condemnation of the law. This fulfillment gives believers assurance that their standing before God is based on Christ's righteousness rather than their own efforts.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:17, Romans 8:3-4

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Taught From Above
Ian Potts · May 21, 2006
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