How can we uphold the law through faith? Romans 3:31

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If we follow Christ and if we did not know of what Paul wrote, we would simply read about the spirit of the law, we would know to follow the law as Christ gave it to us. Paul agrees with Christ, but so much of his teachings has to do with being careful of the law. We have to dig and search in Paul's letters to find that Paul believes we should follow Christ's law.

As we read Paul, we forget that the law of Moses was God breathed. It was man who changed it into a belief that cutting skin and regulating diet achieved righteousness. Those commands were given as a guide to the spirit of the law, never as an end in themselves.

It IS the new covenant, to see the spiritual in the earthly commands. We are under the new covenant, we have been given the holy spirit to help open our eyes. It is fine to see that the earthly commands were only schoolmasters to lead to the truth, but it is not good to refuse see that God gave those schoolmasters to the Hebrews for good.

God is good, God is Holy and all God has said and done in Holy.
yeah sure if you remove the revelation of the apostles you would be left to try to interpret “ the spirit of the law “

But what seems simple and yet hidden from some folks is this spirit

“And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭21:23-25‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not this spirit

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:36-37‬ ‭KJV‬‬

This spirit

“And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”
‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭20:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not this spirit

“They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:4-5, 7, 10-11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

this spirit

“And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.

And the Lord said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.

And all the congregation brought him without the camp, and stoned him with stones, and he died; as the Lord commanded Moses.”
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭15:32, 35-36‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not the same spirit in the gospel the law is ordained of this spirit

“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭23:20-21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

the law of Moses is. Ot the same as the gospel it offers no salvstion , no receiving of the Holy Spirit , no remission of sins , it teaches sinners to accuse and stone and cast out other sinners , it teaches sinners about sin and death and can never offer salvstion it was Israel’s law for Israel’s land which they defiled thier covenant and chose to curse

I suppose if Christians want a law meant for sinners and offers no salvation and requires them to do every jot and tittle and they want to judge one another and point out each other’s sins and condemn and accuse and all those types of things the law of Moses is the way to go but if men want salvstion or to know the true God they would Have to accept the gospel Jesus came to preach to the world then they would obviously see that what Moses said isn’t the same as what Jesus said.
 

Pilgrimshope

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See Matthew 5:17-20.
Yes I have seen this

“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:17-18‬ ‭KJV‬‬

now to Understand that see Luke 24:44-47

“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭24:44-47‬ ‭

it’s sort of odd you can’t accept the gathering of apostles decision I see often people just can’t accept what’s there

the apostles already decided this

“But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

…Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.

….. Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭15:5-6, 19-20, 24, 28-29‬ ‭KJV‬‬

it sort of should have ended this debate with chapter 15 of acts but sometimes we know better than the scriptures.

the law of Moses is not for Christians the gospel is for Christians
 

justbyfaith

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yes it’s apparent you aren’t reading what I’m writing which makes a discussion hard

this is the law of light and it’s testimony

“Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.

My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭51:4-5‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Moses law is not Christs law Christ is the light not moses

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?”
‭‭John‬ ‭5:39-40, 45-47‬ ‭KJV‬‬

In other words had they believed Moses they wouldn’t have had an issue with understanding the law of Moses was temporary until Christ came to speak Gods word

“I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭18:18-19‬ ‭KJV‬‬

had they believed what Moses said of the messiah they would have understood what Peter was saying

“For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭3:22-26‬ ‭KJV‬‬

had they understood this

“For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11:13‬ ‭KJV‬‬


they would have understood this

“It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭6:45‬ ‭KJV‬‬

but instead the y found themselves here

“And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ. But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3:13-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

it’s sad when people can’t understand that the law of Moses isn’t the gospel of the kingdom but everyone has thier own right to think what they do.

It’s why Christians get confused and don’t know how to treat other Christians Moses taught his people one thing Christ taught Gods children another.

The new covenant isn’t what was given to Moses. That’s the result of mans sin the new covenant is the result of Gods forgiveness.

I think honestly people who argue for the law have never read or studied the law there is no confusing the law of
Moses with the gospel it’s contrary in every way
If you can't make a post shot and sweet; if you have to elaborate profusely in order to make your point; then I don't think that your point is going to be a valid one.

Anything that is worth its salt can be spoken in a few words. But I will read through your long post and see what I have to say about it.
 

justbyfaith

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Moses law is not Christs law Christ is the light not moses
This is a part of Christ's law.

Mat 5:17, Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.Mat 5:18, For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Mat 5:19, Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 5:20, For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.


If your premise is faulty, then I do not see the need to keep reading the plethora of scripture that you are attempting to tie together in order to substantiate it.
 

justbyfaith

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But what seems simple and yet hidden from some folks is this spirit

“And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭21:23-25‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not this spirit

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:36-37‬ ‭KJV‬‬
There is one Spirit (Ephesians 4:4).

Are you saying that the God of the Old Testament isn't God?
 

justbyfaith

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yeah sure if you remove the revelation of the apostles you would be left to try to interpret “ the spirit of the law “

But what seems simple and yet hidden from some folks is this spirit

“And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭21:23-25‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not this spirit

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:36-37‬ ‭KJV‬‬

This spirit

“And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”
‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭20:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not this spirit

“They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:4-5, 7, 10-11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

this spirit

“And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.

And the Lord said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.

And all the congregation brought him without the camp, and stoned him with stones, and he died; as the Lord commanded Moses.”
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭15:32, 35-36‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not the same spirit in the gospel the law is ordained of this spirit

“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭23:20-21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

the law of Moses is. Ot the same as the gospel it offers no salvstion , no receiving of the Holy Spirit , no remission of sins , it teaches sinners to accuse and stone and cast out other sinners , it teaches sinners about sin and death and can never offer salvstion it was Israel’s law for Israel’s land which they defiled thier covenant and chose to curse

I suppose if Christians want a law meant for sinners and offers no salvation and requires them to do every jot and tittle and they want to judge one another and point out each other’s sins and condemn and accuse and all those types of things the law of Moses is the way to go but if men want salvstion or to know the true God they would Have to accept the gospel Jesus came to preach to the world then they would obviously see that what Moses said isn’t the same as what Jesus said.
The law of Moses is the civil law that some were taking into their own hands and using to justify revenge and other things that were contrary to the spirit of the law.

Civil law is concerning justice that is meted out by the government.

Jesus corrected those who sought to use the civil law in an attempt to justify their vigilante methods.
 
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If you can't make a post shot and sweet; if you have to elaborate profusely in order to make your point; then I don't think that your point is going to be a valid one.

Anything that is worth its salt can be spoken in a few words. But I will read through your long post and see what I have to say about it.
Moses law is not Christs law:It was never Moses law.That an academic error.The law was given to Moses by Jesus.
 

Blik

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yeah sure if you remove the revelation of the apostles you would be left to try to interpret “ the spirit of the law “

But what seems simple and yet hidden from some folks is this spirit

“And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭21:23-25‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not this spirit

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:36-37‬ ‭KJV‬‬

This spirit

“And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”
‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭20:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not this spirit

“They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:4-5, 7, 10-11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

this spirit

“And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.

And the Lord said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.

And all the congregation brought him without the camp, and stoned him with stones, and he died; as the Lord commanded Moses.”
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭15:32, 35-36‬ ‭KJV‬‬

is not the same spirit in the gospel the law is ordained of this spirit

“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭23:20-21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

the law of Moses is. Ot the same as the gospel it offers no salvstion , no receiving of the Holy Spirit , no remission of sins , it teaches sinners to accuse and stone and cast out other sinners , it teaches sinners about sin and death and can never offer salvstion it was Israel’s law for Israel’s land which they defiled thier covenant and chose to curse

I suppose if Christians want a law meant for sinners and offers no salvation and requires them to do every jot and tittle and they want to judge one another and point out each other’s sins and condemn and accuse and all those types of things the law of Moses is the way to go but if men want salvstion or to know the true God they would Have to accept the gospel Jesus came to preach to the world then they would obviously see that what Moses said isn’t the same as what Jesus said.
I don't think you are getting the message that God is sending you in the old testament. That is scripture, breathed by God. Agreed, it is written with many earthly commands that represent the spiritual. Christ brought scripture directly to our hearts, God is love and Jesus showed how to read scripture with love showing.

An eye for an eye is God telling us to be just in a world that would cut off a hand because of a stolen apple.

The death penalty had so many rules and precautions added to it that it had to be pretty serious before it was used, but God is telling us of the importance to the kingdom of God these things are, not to go about murdering people.
 

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Yes, perfect laws from our perfect Lord. Laws of love that would free the world of sinful acts if they all obeyed but like you said people think there isn't any laws.
1 Ti 1:8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
1Ti 1:9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers.......

The commandments were given because of transgression, we needed a code to understand what sin is, And by Gods Spirit it can be again written on our hearts.

When you said perfect laws that reminds me psalm 19: 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
 

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law would still be imputed how? natural law if you throw a rock above your head you mean to tell me it would not have hit them in the head?,,,could they hit each other with rocks and not be hurt? maybe.could they learn yes.Eve look the fruit over before eating,,,and how did they know what die ment? or did they?

The Bible says in (1John 3:4) Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. Now we have just read the biblical definition of sin, the transgression (breaking) of the law (commandments.) It doesn’t matter what you or I think sin is, it’s what God says sin is that counts.

As long as sin is in the world, the Lord have to have a laws. Paul says in Romans 3:31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. You wouldn’t know what sin was if there was no law.
 

justbyfaith

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The Bible says in (1John 3:4) Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. Now we have just read the biblical definition of sin, the transgression (breaking) of the law (commandments.) It doesn’t matter what you or I think sin is, it’s what God says sin is that counts.

As long as sin is in the world, the Lord have to have a laws. Paul says in Romans 3:31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. You wouldn’t know what sin was if there was no law.
However, are you aware that we, as believers in Christ, have been delivered from the law in order that we might no longer be bound by the oldness of the letter but might be obedient to the (newness of the) spirit of what is written (Romans 7:6)?
 

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Romans 3:31 ‘Do we then cancel the law through faith? Absolutely not! On the contrary we uphold the law”

How can faith uphold the law?
Simply misunderstanding on your part. You are believing this is speaking of the Laws of the First Covenant, the Laws of Moses. It IS NOT. It IS speaking of the Law of the New Covenant............

THE LAW OF FAITH!

Context is important........

27Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

29Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

30Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

31Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.
 

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In the Sermon on the Mt, Christ went into detail to explain the new covenant and the old covenant did not change the law or the prophets. In Jeremiah where we are told about this new covenant, it does not say the law is new, what we are told is new is the way God gives it to us----instead of in earthly commands to help us understand and rules in stone it is given direct to our hearts. Our hearts include love.

Christ, the heart of the new covenant, is a fulfillment of the prophecy of the sacrificial system of giving blood on the altar for the forgiveness of sin.
 

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The very fact that we came to Christ shows that we know we did something wrong: we stand convicted under the law, and need Jesus to deal with that- and if we are wrong because we did something against the law, then the law is established/upheld as being right.

The moral laws of the OT still stand.
The ceremonial stuff that has been fulfilled- you should still be able to see the principles behind them.
The civil law really doesn't have an application, unless Israel ever decides to implement it, but it's good and fair law.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the law- EXCEPT when we try to be saved by it. But even then, that's not a problem with the law- that's a problem with us.
 

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However, are you aware that we, as believers in Christ, have been delivered from the law in order that we might no longer be bound by the oldness of the letter but might be obedient to the (newness of the) spirit of what is written (Romans 7:6)?
Thats the animal sacrificial law you just quote by Paul, the old letter, not the Royal law (Ten Commandments). You have to understand the different laws Paul talks about when he speaking. A man asked Jesus this very question, "...What good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?", and Jesus replied, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. (Matthew 19:16-19). This is the Royal laws (Commandment, statues, and Judgements)
 

justbyfaith

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It is talking about the whole law.

We are delivered from it as concerning condemnation; because we are forgiven of past, present, and future sins.

God the Father looks down on us and sees the blood and righteousness of His Son.

Therefore our relationship to the law has changed; it no longer condemns us (see Romans 8:1).
 

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God the Father looks down on us and sees the blood and righteousness of His Son.

Therefore our relationship to the law has changed; it no longer condemns us (see Romans 8:1).
When we sin (transgress the law) it condemns us. No law means no sin. The law must still be valid and must still be condemning us because we are still sinning today.
If i lie, or murder the law is condemning me and i am guilty so the law must be still valid. When i ask for forgiveness Jesus takes my guilt, so the law no longer condemns me. There is no condemnation for those that repent, and for those that are following the Spirit.
The Spirit of God in us does not sin, so there is no condemnation when we walk in the Spirit. Rom 8:1
 

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If we are in Christ, we are not under the law and therefore sin shall not have dominion over us (Romans 6:14). We are also dead to the law and delivered from the law (Romans 7:4, Galatians 2:19, Romans 7:6).

Therefore, as concerning condemnation, the law does not any longer apply to us; it is as if there is no law.

And, as you said,
No law means no sin.
This is what we are taught in Romans 4:15 w/ 1 John 3:4.

But more accurately, in Romans 5:13, we are taught that sin is not imputed where there is no law.

Which means that we can still sin; but our sin is not counted against us because we are not in any trespass...we have not violated any concrete standard because the standard is done away.

As concerning obedience, we are under the law to Christ (1 Corinthians 9:21). The law is written on our hearts and in our minds (Hebrews 8:8-10, Hebrews 10:16, Romans 8:7, Romans 8:4, 1 John 5:3, 2 John 1:6, Romans 13:8-10; Romans 5:5; 1 John 2:3-6).

But as concerning condemnation, we are not under the law (Romans 6:14), are dead to the law (Romans 7:4, Galatians 2:19), and are delivered from the law (Romans 7:6).

See also Ephesians 2:15-16, Colossians 2:14, Hebrews 7:18-19, Galatians 3:24-25, Galatians 5:18.
 

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It is talking about the whole law.

We are delivered from it as concerning condemnation; because we are forgiven of past, present, and future sins.

God the Father looks down on us and sees the blood and righteousness of His Son.

Therefore our relationship to the law has changed; it no longer condemns us (see Romans 8:1).
Now Paul said in (Rom. 3:23-25) (v.23) For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. (v.24) Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: (v.25) Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God. So the bible tells you to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2 :36-38). And by doing so you come up under his precious blood and then you are saved from your sins that are past, not present or future sins but for sins that are past.

We were all locked under death by Adam’s sin, even the second death. But when Jesus became (he was God in the beginning) man and died for the sins of the world, he gave us access back to the tree of life (himself) which Adam had caused us to lose. That’s what grace is, our free gift our access back to the tree of life but that’s another lesson for another time. So by coming under the blood of Jesus you are saved from your past sins. And if you are saved now, it is on a day to day basis. Because for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God (Romans 23:3), and if you continue to live you will sin again. It is the willful sinning that you need to put in check. For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. (Hebrew 10: 26, 27)


Pay attention to what Paul is saying here in (Rom. 11:22) Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. You had better continue in God’s goodness or you will be cut off. This is also the writing of thee Apostle Paul. You must continue to keep God’s laws if you expect to receive salvation.