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If Righteousness Is by the Law, Christ Died in Vain "I do not frustrate the grace of God; for if righteousness come by the Law, then Christ is dead in vain" (Gal_2:21). Those who are seeking salvation by the Law are ruthlessly committing two sins. 1. They are frustrating the grace of God. The sweetest … Continue reading “0372. If Righteousness Is by the Law, Christ Died in Vain”

Under the Law, a Debtor to the Whole Law "For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole Law" (Gal_5:3). 1. The verse means simply this that if one puts himself under the Law he cannot choose one phase of legal requirement, such as circumcision, … Continue reading “0370. Under the Law, a Debtor to the Whole Law”

Could the Law Bring Righteousness? "Is the Law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the Law" (Gal_3:21). 1. We suppose that all will grant that if righteousness could have come by the Law, it … Continue reading “0371. Could the Law Bring Righteousness?”

Under the Law, Under the Curse "For as many as are of the works of the Law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the Book of the Law to do them" (Gal_3:10). 1. We feel extremely sorry for those … Continue reading “0368. Under the Law, Under the Curse”

Only Doers of the Law Shall Be Justified "For not the hearers of the Law are just before God, but the doers of the Law shall be justified" (Rom_2:13). The whole question of salvation by the Law hinges upon the keeping of the Law. 1. The rich young ruler approached Christ upon the basis of … Continue reading “0369. Only Doers of the Law Shall Be Justified”

By the Law Is the Knowledge of Sin "Therefore by the deeds of the Law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight: for by the Law is the knowledge of sin" (Rom_3:20). 1. It is absolute folly for people to seek entrance into Heaven by means of keeping the Law. Those whose religion … Continue reading “0366. By the Law Is the Knowledge of Sin”

For Whom Was the Law Laid Down? "Knowing this, that the Law is not made (laid down) for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, * * and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine" (1Ti_1:9-10). 1. The … Continue reading “0367. For Whom Was the Law Laid Down?”

The Perspective–Grace in the Ages to Come Jam_1:7 Note the ascending scale of God’s grace. The Key Verse reads: "That in the ages to come, He might show unto us the exceeding riches of His grace." First "grace," then "His grace," then "the riches of His grace," then the "exceeding riches of His grace." The … Continue reading “0364. The Perspective–Grace in the Ages to Come”

Not of Works We have before us a most important theme. There seems to be an almost universal "be good, and be saved" religion, gripping both the young and the old. When you ask one if he is saved, too often the answer is, "I am doing the best I know," or, "I try to … Continue reading “0365. Not of Works”

What We Are I. "Ye Are Quickened"–Given a New Life This is the first thing. God does not patch up the old man of sin, He gives a new birth. We are born again. The Bible says: That which is born of the flesh is flesh, that which is born of the Spirit is spirit; … Continue reading “0362. What We Are”