S3.E5. The Soul of Man (2) – Unto Full Stature

The Law of the Old Testament on the prophetic side was perfect for it undoubtedly pointed to Christ.  However, on the moral side the Law held a standard of righteousness no one, not the highest of high priests, could obtain.  Sin was made known to them through the law and the need for a savior was made obvious through their inability to keep the Law.  So too, my good friend Albert tried as he may to control his character: his temper, attitudes, selfish actions, religious devotion, and so on, but grew increasing frustration that any sense of obedience did not bring any change in character, or any degree of deliverance from the “old man of sin.”  Then one day it all became abundantly clear to him, that a life lived in union with Christ is presented as being righteous before God.  Legalism brought him no closer to God; but it is obtained “in Christ.”