Why the law? - Galatians 3:19-26

About this episode

This episode explores the purpose of God's law in relation to salvation by grace through faith, as discussed in Galatians 3:19-26.

Why the Law? | Galatians 3:19–26 If salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, what purpose does God's law serve? In this message from Galatians 3:19–26, we explore Paul's question: "Why then the law?" Far from being opposed to God's promises, the law serves a vital role in God's redemptive plan. Drawing on the historic "threefold use of the law," we see how God's law functions as a curb to restrain evil, a mirror to expose our sin and drive us to Christ, and a guide for those who have been redeemed by grace. Discover why the law cannot save us, how it reveals our desperate need for a Savior, and why Christians still delight in God's commandments today. The law is not the road to salvation—but it is God's gracious instrument that points us to Christ and teaches us how to live for His glory. Passage: Galatians 3:19–26 Speaker: Pastor Ian Crooks Date: May 31, 2026 "Why then the law?" The curb to restrain sin, the mirror to reveal sin, and the guide to direct believers—God's law serves as an on-ramp to the gospel highway.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Ian Crooks

Topics covered

• law
• grace
• salvation
• Christianity
• redemption
• sin

Keywords

• law
• grace
• salvation
• Galatians
• Christian commandments
• redemptive plan
• sin

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Galatians 3:19-26

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