Inspiration

DOES THE LAW JUSTIFY?

 

Acts 13:39: “Through him (Jesus) everyone that believes is justified from every thing you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.” While in the Synagogue Paul was asked to speak, he complied and gave them a history lesson based on their own people, reminding them that the law could not justify their sins. He is telling them the only way of salvation is through Jesus. They were interested enough to invite him for a return engagement the following Sabbath.

 

This time Paul realized they were not going to accept his message and they were being abusive towards him. He said to them: “Since you reject it (Jesus) we now turn to the Gentiles. That is what the Lord has commanded us.” see verse 47.

 

Another reminder that faith is necessary for salvation. The law (religion), righteousness and works have never provided salvation and never will according to the Bible. Jesus fulfilled (replaced) the law.