Class #17: St. Paul continues to emphasize the contrast between righteousness by(διά) faith in Christ and righteousness by (διά) law. The Scriptural teaching of justification by faith cannot allow the introduction of even a drop of works-righteousness otherwise grace is frustrated and Christ died for nothing.
The law has no place in the doctrine of justification. Of course, the law is to be used to show me my sin, so that I die to the law. The law is no longer my master and I am no longer his servant. Through faith in Christ, I live a new life of thankfulness toward God.
Overhead: Galatians Class 17 Overhead
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