The scribes, revered as experts in the law, played a central role in Jewish religious life but often missed the heart of God’s commandments. Their interactions with Jesus reveal the dangers of legalism and the importance of prioritizing love, justice, and faithfulness over human traditions.
The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, emphasizes that the gospel of grace cannot be earned, and any attempt to combine grace with works nullifies the power of Christ’s sacrifice. Salvation, according to Paul, is solely a work of God’s grace, received through faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross.
A broad understanding of what God is doing from creation to the end of time.