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What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law?

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Jesus fulfilled the law by living a perfect life of obedience and taking upon Himself the sins of His people, thus satisfying divine justice.

The fulfillment of the law by Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian theology, emphasizing that He came not to abolish the law but to complete it (Matthew 5:17). This fulfillment entails both active and passive obedience. Actively, Jesus lived a sinless life, perfectly adhering to every commandment, thus embodying righteousness. Passively, He bore the weight of our sins and faced divine judgment in our stead by His sacrificial death. This dual aspect ensures that through faith in Christ, believers can be justified; God's law is honored, and His mercy is extended to His people. Consequently, believers are then seen as having fulfilled the law in Christ, making them righteous before God.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:17, Romans 3:20-26

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