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What does the Bible say about the relationship between law and grace?

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The Bible teaches that believers are no longer under the law but under grace, as Christ has fulfilled the law and brought liberty to His people.

The relationship between law and grace is articulated in several New Testament passages, emphasizing that believers are justified by faith, not by the works of the law. Romans 3:20 states, 'Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight.' Instead, through Jesus Christ, believers possess a righteousness that is granted by God (Romans 4:8, Galatians 2:16). The law serves to reveal sin and expose the incapacity of humanity to achieve righteousness on their own, leading us to rely on Christ's finished work for salvation and sanctification (Romans 3:19-20, 10:4). Furthermore, Galatians 5:1 warns believers not to be entangled again with a yoke of bondage, signifying that returning to law-keeping is a rejection of the liberating grace given in Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 3:20, Romans 4:8, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 5:1, Romans 11:6, Romans 7:7-13, Galatians 3:24, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:10, Jeremiah 3:19, Hebrews 8:7, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 6:14, Romans 7:1-6

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