Post by Woody Williams on Jun 29, 2007 6:18:43 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Galatians 3:19-22
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Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the
offspring would come to whom the promise had been made; and it was
ordained through angels by a mediator. Now a mediator involves more
than one party; but God is one.
Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if
a law had been given that could make alive, then righteousness would
indeed come through the law. But the scripture has imprisoned all
things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through
faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
Devotional
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The true purpose of the Mosaic Law was to enable people to see their
failure and come to the realization of their need for a Savior beyond
themselves. The Law cannot make people righteous in their own ability
to keep it perfectly. God has given us a Savior to do what the Law
cannot do. That Savior is Jesus Christ, the gift of God who makes us
righteous by faith in his promise. Look beyond the Law to Christ, our
salvation.
Prayer
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Renew in me the faith to trust the promise of your love, O Lord. Amen
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Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the
offspring would come to whom the promise had been made; and it was
ordained through angels by a mediator. Now a mediator involves more
than one party; but God is one.
Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if
a law had been given that could make alive, then righteousness would
indeed come through the law. But the scripture has imprisoned all
things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through
faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
Devotional
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The true purpose of the Mosaic Law was to enable people to see their
failure and come to the realization of their need for a Savior beyond
themselves. The Law cannot make people righteous in their own ability
to keep it perfectly. God has given us a Savior to do what the Law
cannot do. That Savior is Jesus Christ, the gift of God who makes us
righteous by faith in his promise. Look beyond the Law to Christ, our
salvation.
Prayer
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Renew in me the faith to trust the promise of your love, O Lord. Amen