The Law of Moses was the Old Covenant Contract for
Israel… these laws were the requirements of their covenant. Because of the fall of man and bondage to their
sin nature, Israel was unable to keep this covenant with God. They were powerless due to the weakness of
their flesh. However, God sent his son
in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering and condemn sin in the
flesh. By perfectly keeping the Law of
Moses, Christ fulfilled the law in order that the righteous requirements might
be met in Saints that are in Christ Jesus through faith. Therefore, Jesus met the requirements that
sinners couldn’t meet and suffered the penalty for the curse earned by all who
are in him by faith. IOW, Christ died
for the sins of those who believe in him.
Paul describes the characteristics of those who
have faith in Christ rather than simply saying faith. By doing this Paul completely rules out the view that Saints may
come to faith and continue on full speed ahead in their sin. This carnal Christian heresy comes straight
from Satan and here Paul is clear that Saints will live according to the Spirit
and not the flesh.
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