What does the Bible say about the relationship between law and gospel?
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The Bible teaches that the law and gospel are harmonious; the law reveals our sin, while the gospel provides the remedy through Christ.
In 1 Timothy 1:8-10, Paul acknowledges that the law is good if used lawfully. It serves to expose sin and reveal our need for a savior, pointing us toward Christ. The law cannot justify; it serves as a tutor to guide us to the gospel. The relationship between law and gospel is not one of contradiction but of fulfillment—Christ fulfills the righteous requirements of the law and offers grace to those who are unable to meet those demands. Thus, while the law condemns, the gospel brings hope and salvation. The believer understands that their righteousness is found not in the law but in the grace offered through faith in Jesus.
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