For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.
I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness can come through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.
This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by something you did in Law or by hearing with faith?
For as many as are of the works of the Law are under a curse; for it is written 'cursed is everyone who does not abide by ALL THE THINGS WRITTEN in the Book of the LAW to PERFORM THEM.'
Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith
And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that HE IS UNDER OBLIGATION TO KEEP the WHOLE LAW
Signed, Paul
If your eye offends...tear it out. Well?
This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.
Signed, Jesus
How do you interpret that in light of this?
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.