Paul, the Law, and the Covenant (Biblia.com)

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The now-familiar “new perspective” asserts that the “covenantal nomism” characteristic of second-temple Judaism softened the Mosaic law’s requirement of perfect obedience. Because of God’s gracious covenant with Israel, manifested in election and in the provision of atoning sacrifices, one could be righteous under the law despite occasional failures to obey the law perfectly. This view concludes...

God’s election.8 Hardly a burden, obeying the commandments reminded the Jews that they were the chosen people and that the Lord was near.9 Nor need a member of God’s people despair if he or she broke any of the laws. The Jews upheld a whole system of sacrifices and atonement for setting aright the situation caused by sin.10 The laws concerning sacrifice and atonement were meant to console and encourage consciences troubled by sin. They provided a means of receiving God’s mercy and grace when confronted

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