In the moment of salvation, a believer's separation from sinful nature and from any legalistic obligations to obey God's law is known as freedom from the law. This includes the freedom from condemnation and death that comes as a result of faith in Jesus Christ. The law was not evil, but it served as a mirror to reflect a person's condition in their heart. The law was given through grace and truth. Jesus embodied the perfect balance between grace and the law and he came to earth to fulfill the law. Once he established the new covenant, the sacrificial system was done. Now, grace is fully available to us through Jesus Christ. However, there are still people who cling to rules and regulations, believing that they are doing things 'the right way.' Tune in to learn how to prevent self-righteousness and harm to one's relationship with God!

[00:01 - 03:03] Opening Segment

• Thank you to our listeners!

[03:03 - 9:20] Freedom from the Law at the Moment of Salvation

• Believers are not under the law but under grace
• Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation
• Freedom from the law comes through faith in Jesus

[9:21 - 16:51] The Law Points Us to Our Need for Savior

• A sacrificial system to cover sin
• Jesus embodied the perfect balance between grace and the law
• Once Jesus established the new covenant, the sacrificial system was over
• Self-righteousness arises when people try to live up to standards that are not found in Scripture

[15:04 - 22:31] The Purpose of the Law: Grace Isn’t A Checkbox

• The conflict between grace and the law can arise in five different ways
• Grace is God's benevolence or mercy on the undeserving
• We are freed from the law by his wants for all sacrifice
• Grace has the power to save that which was previously without the impulse to be godly
• By living by scripture alone through grace alone and faith alone in Christ alone, we are brought into right standing before almighty God

[22:33 - 24:22] Closing Segment

• Final words

Quote/s:

"Rather than trust in the law to save us we trust in Christ. We were freed from that bondage of the law by his wants for all sacrifice. And once you have a proper understanding of that you see there really is no conflict between grace and the law Christ fulfilled the law on our behalf.” - Jeff Cranston

Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Romans 6:14
• Galatians 5:1-4
• Exodus 20

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