The Law and Grace | Jamb Christian Religious Studies

The Law and Grace (Rom. 4:13-25; 5:18-21; Gal. 3:10-14; 19-29; Rom 3:24)

1. Grace is God's unmerited favor towards humanity, offering salvation and righteousness apart from works (Romans 3:24).
2. The Law refers to the commandments and regulations given by God, primarily through Moses, that were meant to guide the Israelites in their relationship with God.
3. In Romans 4:13-25, Paul explains that the promise of salvation was not based on the law but on faith, exemplified through Abraham.
4. Romans 4:13 shows that the law does not bring about the promise of righteousness, but rather faith does.
5. Romans 4:16 emphasizes that salvation comes by grace through faith, making it available to all believers, not just those who follow the law.
6. Romans 4:18-21 highlights Abraham's faith in God's promises, showing that righteousness is based on faith, not works of the law.
7. Romans 5:18-19 contrasts the effect of Adam’s sin, which brought death to all, with the righteousness brought by Christ’s obedience, which brings life.
8. Romans 5:20-21 teaches that the law was given to increase awareness of sin, but where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.
9. Romans 5:20 indicates that while the law exposes sin, grace overcomes it, leading to eternal life in Christ.
10. Romans 5:21 asserts that grace reigns through righteousness, providing eternal life through Jesus Christ.
11. Galatians 3:10-12 teaches that those who rely on the law are under a curse because no one can perfectly keep the law.
12. Galatians 3:11 affirms that righteousness cannot be attained by observing the law, but by faith in Christ.
13. Galatians 3:13 explains that Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for them.
14. Galatians 3:14 shows that Christ’s sacrifice enables the blessing of Abraham to come to the Gentiles through faith.
15. Galatians 3:19 discusses the law as a temporary measure, added because of transgressions, until Christ came to fulfill it.
16. Galatians 3:24 presents the law as a "tutor" that led people to Christ, showing them their need for salvation.
17. Galatians 3:25 teaches that after Christ came, believers are no longer under the tutor of the law but live by faith in Christ.
18. Galatians 3:26-27 declares that all who are baptized into Christ have put on Christ, and are no longer defined by the law but by faith.
19. Romans 3:24 emphasizes that all are justified freely by God's grace, through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
20. Romans 3:23 makes clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but are justified by grace through faith.
21. The law shows people their sin and need for a Savior, but it cannot save them; only grace can provide salvation.
22. The law was given to reveal God’s holiness and the standard required to live in His presence, but grace provides the way to meet that standard through faith in Jesus Christ.
23. Romans 4:4-5 teaches that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law, and that grace is received by trusting in God’s promises.
24. Galatians 3:28 stresses that in Christ, there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile, slave and free, male and female—grace levels all barriers.
25. Romans 4:24-25 affirms that righteousness comes to all who believe in Jesus, who was raised for our justification.
26. Grace does not nullify the law but fulfills it, as it brings the righteousness that the law demanded but could not give.
27. Romans 5:17 states that those who receive God's abundant grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through Christ.
28. Romans 5:21 teaches that grace leads to eternal life, while the law can only reveal the need for salvation.
29. The law was given to the Israelites, showing them how to live according to God’s covenant and providing guidelines for worship and holiness.
30. The law is a means to understand God's will, but it is only through grace that one can fulfill God's will and receive salvation.
31. Romans 3:20 highlights that through the law comes knowledge of sin, pointing to the need for grace to forgive sin.
32. The law could never bring righteousness because it was weak due to human inability to fully obey it (Romans 8:3).
33. The law is a precursor to grace, preparing the way for the coming of Christ, who would offer righteousness apart from the law (Galatians 3:24).
34. Grace enables believers to live according to God’s will, empowering them to obey the principles of the law from the heart.
35. Romans 5:15 explains that the free gift of grace through Christ is greater than the trespass of Adam, offering eternal life.
36. The law is not contrary to grace but works together with it, revealing the need for grace and showing God's standards of righteousness.
37. Galatians 3:29 declares that those who belong to Christ are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise, receiving the blessing of grace.
38. The law was given specifically to Israel to guide them in their covenant with God, but grace extends to all people through Jesus Christ.
39. Romans 6:14 teaches that believers are no longer under the law but under grace, freeing them from sin’s control.
40. The law was not able to justify, but it pointed to the One who could—Jesus Christ, through whom grace comes (Romans 8:3-4).
41. The law was fulfilled in Christ, who lived a perfect life in obedience to it, offering His righteousness to those who believe (Matthew 5:17).
42. Grace is a free gift from God, while the law demands perfect obedience, which is impossible for fallen humanity (Romans 3:20).
43. The law pointed to the need for a Savior, while grace provides the Savior and the means of salvation (Galatians 3:24).
44. Romans 5:6 shows that while we were still sinners, Christ died for the ungodly, demonstrating God’s grace in action.
45. Romans 5:8 affirms that God's grace is demonstrated in Christ's death for sinners, even when they were undeserving.
46. The purpose of the law was to reveal sin and the need for atonement, while grace provides the solution to sin through Jesus Christ.
47. Galatians 3:10 teaches that all who rely on works of the law are cursed because they cannot keep the law perfectly.
48. Galatians 3:13 explains that Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for them.
49. The law was a temporary arrangement to guide the Israelites until Christ came to fulfill it and offer righteousness through faith.
50. Romans 6:15 teaches that believers are no longer slaves to sin but are under grace, which empowers them to live a righteous life.
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Examine the Purpose and Significance of the Law and Grace

1. The purpose of the law was to reveal God’s holiness and standards of righteousness, showing humanity’s inability to meet those standards.
2. The law served as a mirror to expose sin and the need for salvation.
3. The law is significant because it points to the need for grace, showing humanity’s inadequacy to earn righteousness.
4. Grace, in contrast, is God’s provision of righteousness and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, independent of human works.
5. The law’s purpose was not to provide salvation but to guide people towards understanding their need for grace.
6. Grace is the unmerited favor of God that offers forgiveness and eternal life to those who trust in Christ.
7. The law highlights humanity's inability to achieve righteousness on their own, making grace essential for salvation.
8. Grace is the fulfillment of the law’s demands, provided freely through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
9. The law reveals the gap between human sinfulness and God's perfect righteousness, while grace bridges that gap.
10. Grace does not abolish the law but fulfills it, offering a way to meet God's standard through faith in Christ rather than works.
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Identify the Place of the Law Among the Jews

11. The law was central to Jewish identity and covenant with God, providing the moral, civil, and ceremonial guidelines for their lives.
12. The law was considered a gift from God, given to the Israelites to distinguish them as His chosen people.
13. The law was a means of maintaining holiness, as Israel was set apart from other nations through adherence to the law.
14. The law governed every aspect of Jewish life, from worship to social interactions, and was a sign of Israel’s obedience to God.
15. The law was intended to guide the Jews to live in a way that reflected God’s holiness and justice.
16. The law’s purpose was to teach Israel about God’s character and His expectations for righteous living.
17. The law served as a tutor, preparing the people for the coming of Christ, who would fulfill its righteous requirements.
18. Through the law, the Jews were reminded of their need for a Savior, as no one could perfectly obey the law.
19. The law was given to Israel as a covenant, but it was also a tool to show the need for grace and redemption.
20. While the law was an important part of Jewish life, it was not sufficient for salvation, which was made possible through grace in Christ.

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