The Spirit gives life by empowering believers, enabling them to live according to God's will, unlike the law, which can only condemn.
The distinction that 'the Spirit gives life' signifies a transformative aspect of the New Covenant. In 2 Corinthians 3:6, Paul asserts that while the letter kills (referring to the Old Covenant law), the Spirit breathes life into believers. This life-giving aspect is primarily realized through the work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of believers, allowing them to experience a vital relationship with God. The Spirit convicts, regenerates, and sanctifies, ensuring that believers are not only forgiven but also empowered for a new life of holiness and obedience. This is contrasted with the impotency of the law, which can only highlight sin and bring death without providing the means to achieve righteousness.
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