concern was that an unduly negative view of the law’s role in the Christian life may result from misreading certain texts—especially in Galatians—on the law. Paul never taught, says Cranfield, that the law has been abolished with the coming of Christ. Of course, believers do not obey the ceremonial laws since their purpose has been fulfilled with the coming of Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, believers should still obey the moral law. Keeping the law does not signify living in the old era, but is the