The Scriptures indicate the Israel's wickedness at certain times rose to the highest level, bringing upon them their worst judgments. We read in Daniel that in the time of Messiah Israel's wickedness would be at its greatest.
Dan 9.24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin.
Over time, the Law had an impact on those in Israel whose commitment was mixed and fell short. Idolatry in the hearts of some Hebrews led to sin overtaking them, reducing them to carnal creatures who were selfish and ended up abusing others.
Rom 5.20 he Law was brought in so that the trespass might increase.
The purpose of this Law was said to not only increase sin in some, but also to enhance grace in others. At the very time Israel was at its worst, rejecting Christ, some repented and accepted him, receiving grace in a time when Israel was most unworthy.
Rom 5.20 But where sin increased, grace increased all the more.
The Law was very much intended to bring grace. But God knew that in order to bring grace into a fallen world He would have to offer it to all, to all Israel, and not just to a few who were faithful. God is impartial, and loves all.
In bringing the message of grace to all, He knew some would spurn His Law, and turn grace upside down. They would pursue the Law not in good faith, but as a cloak for their hidden sin, secretly doing what they wanted, and not turning over the idols of their hearts to God.
The Law became a weapon ending all hope for the wicked who rejected it. Those who turned against God's ways in favor of their own ways were viewed as law-breakers, unqualified for God's Kingdom under the Law.
But for those who pursued God's Law from the heart a way was found past the condemnation of the Law. The righteousness of the Law was found in the righteousness of Christ, who offered his righteousness to men apart from the Law so that by grace they would be clothed in his righteousness, innocent of sin. The Law could not condemn them as law-breakers, since they trusted in the righteousness that Christ was giving them.
Dan 9.24 “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin.
Over time, the Law had an impact on those in Israel whose commitment was mixed and fell short. Idolatry in the hearts of some Hebrews led to sin overtaking them, reducing them to carnal creatures who were selfish and ended up abusing others.
Rom 5.20 he Law was brought in so that the trespass might increase.
The purpose of this Law was said to not only increase sin in some, but also to enhance grace in others. At the very time Israel was at its worst, rejecting Christ, some repented and accepted him, receiving grace in a time when Israel was most unworthy.
Rom 5.20 But where sin increased, grace increased all the more.
The Law was very much intended to bring grace. But God knew that in order to bring grace into a fallen world He would have to offer it to all, to all Israel, and not just to a few who were faithful. God is impartial, and loves all.
In bringing the message of grace to all, He knew some would spurn His Law, and turn grace upside down. They would pursue the Law not in good faith, but as a cloak for their hidden sin, secretly doing what they wanted, and not turning over the idols of their hearts to God.
The Law became a weapon ending all hope for the wicked who rejected it. Those who turned against God's ways in favor of their own ways were viewed as law-breakers, unqualified for God's Kingdom under the Law.
But for those who pursued God's Law from the heart a way was found past the condemnation of the Law. The righteousness of the Law was found in the righteousness of Christ, who offered his righteousness to men apart from the Law so that by grace they would be clothed in his righteousness, innocent of sin. The Law could not condemn them as law-breakers, since they trusted in the righteousness that Christ was giving them.