Why is understanding the role of the law important for Christians?
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Understanding the law's role helps Christians recognize their need for Christ and prevents reliance on works for salvation.
The law reveals God's standard of holiness and our utter inability to meet it, illustrating the necessity of Christ for salvation (Galatians 3:19-22). Without an understanding of the law's function, Christians may mistakenly believe they can earn God's favor through their works. Paul contrasts the conditional nature of the law, which brings awareness of sin, with the unconditional promise of salvation through faith. By realizing that the law serves as a schoolmaster, Christians are directed to grace and the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice, which is foundational for true faith.
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