Christ Is The End Of The Law.

In Romans chapter 9 verses 30-33 KJV, Paul is describing that the Gentiles who were not following after righteousness, ended up attaining righteousness when they found faith. But Israel followed after the law and did not attain to the Law of Righteousness. Why did this happen? It was because Israel followed after the Law and not by faith. By doing the works of the Law, they stumbled at that stumblingstone! Romans 9:33 says, “As it is written, Behold I lay in Zion a stumblingstone and rock of offense, and whosoever believes on Him shall not be ashamed.” Paul goes on to say in Romans 10:1, “Brethren, my hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved.” Paul also says that even though they have a zeal for God, they have no real knowledge. So without truth zeal becomes harsh, controlling, or violent.

Moses was the teacher of the Law. He received it and taught it as God’s mediator between Him and Israel. Moses did not invent the law. He was sent to teach the law to all the generations before they entered the promised land. Deuteronomy means “second law” and is basically one long sermon from Moses. Paul tells us in Galatians 3:24, the Law was a tutor that shows us we can’t save ourselves. That’s why Jesus says in Matthew 5:17, that He didn’t come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it.