Mosaic Law Fulfilled
Mosaic Law Fulfilled Romans 3:31 . The final question is, Do we, then, nullify the Law by this faith? Paul responded in his characteristic expletive, Not at all! (mē genoito, “Let it not be” ; cf. comments on v. 4 ) and then explained, Rather, we uphold the Law . The purpose of the Mosaic Law is fulfilled and its place in God’s total plan is confirmed when it leads an individual to faith in Jesus Christ ( cf. v. 20 ; Gal. 3:23–25 ). Paul repeatedly affirmed that faith, not works of the Law , is the way of salvation. He wrote the word “faith” eight times in Romans 3:22–31 ! ( See vv. 22, 25–28 , 30 [twice], and 31 . Witmer, John A. “ Romans .” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2 . Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 452. Print.