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Galatians 3:21

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KJV ORIGINAL

Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

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So wait, does this mean God's law goes against his promises? Absolutely not. Here's the thing — if there was any law that could actually give us life, then yeah, we'd get right with God through following rules.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The law isn't the enemy of God's promises — it just can't do what only grace can do.

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