The Law and the Lord Go Together

The New Testament is filled with judicial language reflective of its Jewish background. Paul blends both cultic, that is to say liturgical or ritual language, with judicial language in characterizing Christ's death. The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe has been disclosed by the law and the prophets. Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, they are now justified by His grace as a gift through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.