Being born under the law means being accountable for its righteousness and judgment due to sin.
To be born under the law signifies being born into a state of accountability to God's righteous demands. Romans 3:19 states that the law speaks to those under it, making them aware of their sin and condemnation. This concept is essential in understanding humanity's need for a Redeemer. Just as Moses was born under Pharaoh's law, so too are we under the moral law of God, highlighting our inability to attain righteousness on our own. This realization leads us to the crucial understanding that salvation through Christ frees us from the law's condemnation, enabling us to live in the righteousness He provides.
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