Christ, The Law, The Sabbath, and Walking in the Spirit
One of the most common questions believers wrestle with is this: If we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, what role does God’s Law play in the life of a Christian? Closely connected to that question are discussions about the Sabbath, obedience, holiness, faith, works, and what it truly means to walk in the Spirit. These are important conversations because they touch the very heart of the Gospel. The Purpose of God’s Law The Law was never given as a ladder by which sinful humanity could climb their way to heaven. Rather, the Law reveals God’s holy standard and exposes our need for a Savior. Romans 7:7 says: “What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, ‘You shall not covet.’” The Law functions like a mirror. A mirror can show us the dirt on our face, but it cannot wash us clean. In the same way, the Law reveals our s...
