Romans 4:14–15: For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise made of no effect, because the law brings about wrath; for where there is no law there is no transgression.
The key word here is “promise.” Abraham was justified by believing God’s promise, not by obeying God’s Law; for God’s Law through Moses had not yet been given. The promise to Abraham was given purely through God’s grace. Abraham did not earn it or merit it. So today, God justifies the ungodly because they believe His gracious promise, not because they obey His Law. The Law was not given to save men, but to show men that they need to be saved. 1
No one can keep the Law fully; therefore God, in wrath against sin, judges those who disobey. 2
Application
- Keeping the Law can save you, only if you are not guilty of breaking any of the commandments. Have you ever broken just one commandment?
- If you are a law breaker, who never repents, will you face the wrath of God or the love of God? If God is justice, those are the only two choices.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your love that led me to repentance.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
2. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.