Law, Sin, and Death: A Biblical Interplay

Law = No Faith

Law = Sin

No Faith => Sin

No Faith => Law => Sin => Death

Faith => Grace => Righteousness => Life

1. The Law is Not of Faith

• Verse: “And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.” (Galatians 3:12)
• Explanation: The law is not based on faith; it promises life to those who follow it.

1. The Strength of Sin is the Law

• Verse: “The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.” (1 Corinthians 15:56)
• Explanation: The law amplifies the power of sin, making it the “strength” behind sin’s sting.

1. The Sting of Death is Sin

• Verse: “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.” (1 Corinthians 15:55-56)
• Explanation: Sin is what gives death its “sting,” leading to its ultimate consequence.