Introduction
The relationship between the Law of Moses and the Christian believer is a crucial biblical topic. What does the New Testament teach about the Law? Are we under the Law or under grace?
Not Under Law, But Under Grace
"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."
— Romans 6:14
The Purpose of the Law
"Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster."
— Galatians 3:24-25
Christ is the End of the Law
"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."
— Romans 10:4
Dead to the Law
"Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God."
— Romans 7:4
Conclusion
The New Testament is clear: believers are not under the Law of Moses but under grace. The Law served its purpose as a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ, but now that faith has come, we are no longer under that schoolmaster. We are dead to the Law and alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.