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The Law Brings Wrath

Romans 4:15

Apr 09, 2025
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“For the law brings wrath, but where there is no law there is no transgression.” -Romans 4:15

Paul is here confirming what he was previously explaining (verses13-14), but now in terms of the contrary effect the law has on fallen man.

The ultimate end of the law for fallen man is wrath, not grace. When the law is not present, Paul does not mean man stops s…

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