In Galatians Paul contrasts the Law and Grace. He says that as believers we are no longer under the Law but under Grace.

When we are kids we need rules, rules are helpful. Every parent sets up ‘house rules’ so their kids don’t harm themselves or others in the family.

But as the child grows and matures they begin to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and so many of the ‘house rules’ go away over time because an adult child knows how to make right choices. They are governed by an internal law.

In the same way, when we accept Christ, He comes to live in us and God no longer sees us as children but as adult sons and daughters. So, we are no longer under God’s ‘house rules’ but under Grace, under the direction and influence of His Holy Spirit. ... See more