“For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” (v.17)
Early in chapter 1 the apostle John records the start of Jesus’ life as an event that took place before the beginning of time (v.1). And that in Him, there was life; and the life was the light of men (v.4). John then records there was a man, John the Baptist, sent from God to bear witness of this light (v.7). His ministry declared that He (Christ) was the true Light; the greater Light, and that He was God manifested in the flesh (v.14).
Here in our text, John tells us “the law” was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Meaning, the law pointed out the pollution of human nature, the guilt and punishment of sin. But it could not justify man (John 5:45). The Gospel however, in opposition to the law, is God’s grace and declaration of His love, and truth. Christ, the author of the Gospel, the fulfiller of the promises, and the giver of all grace, is superior to the law. Through Him (Jesus) everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the Law of Moses.” (Acts 13:39)
Grace and Truth, “the Gospel” given through Jesus Christ, Hallelujah!
The Truth: “Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the Law. For the Law merely brings awareness of sin.” (Romans 3:20) “Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)
Early in chapter 1 the apostle John records the start of Jesus’ life as an event that took place before the beginning of time (v.1). And that in Him, there was life; and the life was the light of men (v.4). John then records there was a man, John the Baptist, sent from God to bear witness of this light (v.7). His ministry declared that He (Christ) was the true Light; the greater Light, and that He was God manifested in the flesh (v.14).
Here in our text, John tells us “the law” was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Meaning, the law pointed out the pollution of human nature, the guilt and punishment of sin. But it could not justify man (John 5:45). The Gospel however, in opposition to the law, is God’s grace and declaration of His love, and truth. Christ, the author of the Gospel, the fulfiller of the promises, and the giver of all grace, is superior to the law. Through Him (Jesus) everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the Law of Moses.” (Acts 13:39)
Grace and Truth, “the Gospel” given through Jesus Christ, Hallelujah!
The Truth: “Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the Law. For the Law merely brings awareness of sin.” (Romans 3:20) “Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)
