Freedom from Law because of the cross ‘We are Under Grace’

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On March 19, 2024

 

In Romans 7:6, we discover a truth that shapes our identity as grace-age believers.

 

“But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.”

Romans 7:6

 

This verse makes clear that we are set free from the law’s burden. The Mosaic law was severe and impossible to keep so they were nailed to His cross (Colossians 2:14).

 

‘having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. ‘

Colossians 2:14

 

The death, shed blood, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us victory over sin, and the law which gave sin its power unto death.

 

So, we as believers are no longer slaves of sin, and no longer facing the second death, but instead live in the newness of the Spirit. No longer held as slaves to the law, our service is now a Spirit-led life marked by love and a personal relationship with God.

 

Freedom from the law ushers us into a life of joy in spite of our circumstances, a dynamic relationship led by the Holy Spirit. Rejoice in your freedom from the law, embrace your new life in Christ, and savor the blessed hope of an eternity with God.

 

In Christ, you are truly free.

 

God bless…and always be praying…because God is always listening.

 

Bible Reading

 

For your study, here are 7 Bible verses that clearly state that no one is saved by the law or works.

 

Romans 3:28  “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”

 

Galatians 2:16  “knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.”

 

Galatians 3:11  “But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for ‘the just shall live by faith.'”

 

Ephesians 2:8-9  “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

 

Philippians 3:9  “and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;”

 

Titus 3:5  “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,”

 

Romans 4:5  “But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,”

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

Faith, Sine Qua Non

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-42cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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