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What does the Bible say about the purpose of God's law?

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The law's primary purpose is to expose sin and lead us to Christ for acceptance, as stated in Romans 3:19.

The purpose of God's holy law is not to serve as a code of moral ethics or a basis for the believer's sanctification. Instead, it was given specifically to identify and condemn sin. As Romans 3:19 reveals, 'Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.' The law operates to point out our inability to achieve righteousness and to drive us to Christ for salvation. It highlights our sinfulness and helplessness, emphasizing that we must rely solely on God's grace for acceptance and forgiveness, as conveyed in Romans 5:20.
Scripture References: Romans 3:19, Romans 5:20, Romans 3:19-20, Romans 7:7, Romans 3:20, Galatians 3:24, Romans 7:9-11, Matthew 19:16-22, Galatians 3:24-25

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