united with the flame. Consequently, it is clear that a Christian has all that is needed in faith and does not require works in order to be justified. And if we have no need of works, we also have no need of the law. It follows further that if we have no need of the law we are freed from the law. As 1 Timothy 1:9 says, “The law is not laid down for the innocent.…” This is the liberty of the Christian—in essence it is our faith. This freedom does not lead us to live lazy and wicked lives but makes
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