Through the Bible, God's law and grace are interwoven. They
do not oppose each other, as some think. What does the Bible really say about
law and grace?
The Bible reveals how God thinks. It contains laws that God
gave "for our benefit" (Deuteronomy 10:13; Romans 7:12). These laws
are beneficial family rules that show us how to love God the way He wants to be
loved and how to love human beings in a way that promotes the greatest peace
and happiness.
God's laws are not a burden but a blessing (1 John 5: 3).
However, the truth is that no human being, except Jesus
Christ, has perfectly obeyed God's laws. Going against the perfect and holy law
of God creates a barrier between us and our holy Creator. His perfect justice
cannot coexist with the vile corruption of sin. If we are ever going to enjoy
the family relationship that God so desires, the horrible stain of sin must be
removed.
While the law defines sin, and clearly shows us what actions
are right and what actions must be avoided, keeping the law — even keeping it
perfectly — cannot remove the punishment for our past sins to reconcile with
God. We are saved "for" good works, not "for" good works
(Ephesians 2:10).
God's grace — his love and mercy and all his generous gifts
— makes reconciliation possible. Grace does not remove beneficial laws but,
through the sacrifice of Christ, pays the penalty of sin.
It is not about law against grace. The revelation of God is
that law and grace must work together.
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