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So…when we say “The law was added so that trespass might increase,” this reveals God-who-is-love in that it shows…?

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“GOD made covenant with his people – to deliver them from slavery: to free them of oppression: to breathe life where death reigned.”

So, So true. Torah is often referred to as “blessing,” as a gift which furthers life. Torah-Law does this in that it fosters an atmosphere in which life can flourish. He creates, then puts borders in place. And this is called good. Appropriate. Whole. And these borders allow for life in the fullest.

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Back to the Romans quote though,

“The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more…”

I don’t know how to make sense of this…I don’t think Jesus is the kind of God who would make something or demonstrate something or give something just to show that “I am so great, and you suck, but I forgive how much you suck, which makes me that much greater.” That doesn’t sound too much like God-with-us…sounds more like God-over-us [who sound a lot more like Ba'al...]

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And yet… “Just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” So. Very. True. Also good. And appropriate. And whole. And God-with-us.

I…don’t know what to think.

no words.. just amen dude!
great lesson!