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Salvation Basics - Curse of the Law

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Paul wrote...
10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” 11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.” 12 Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who does them shall live by them.”​

13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), 14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. (Ga 3:10–14)​

What is the curse of the law?
The law, which is anchored by the ten commandments, contains a blessing for obeying the law and a curse for disobeying it (Deut 11:26-28).

Does obeying the law keep us safe from the curse?
Yes, theoretically. But no in practice. As Paul wrote in Galatians 3:12, if a person satisfies the requirements of the law, then he earns eternal life thorough his obedience. Jesus also confirmed this is the case when He told people that they could gain eternal life through obeying the commandments (e.g., Luke 10:25-28). Unfortunately, however, that pathway to eternal life is closed to man because of his sinfulness. Scripture (both OT and NT) make it obvious that God will not declare any person righteous on the basis of his obedience to the law. As a result, anyone who wants to be under the law places themselves under the curse.

How may we escape the curse of the law?
Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross and became a curse for us, so that through faith in Him we might receive the Spirit and His eternal life. Note in Galatians 3:12 that obedience to the law is not an act of faith because a person who obeys the law earns what he gets. But the free gift of eternal life that Christ gives those who trust in Him is not earned. It is a blessing that comes from Him through faith.
 
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