Romans 4:15

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

율법은 진노를 이루게 하나니 율법이 없는 곳에는 범함도 없느니라

이 구절의 의미

This verse from Romans says that the law brings about punishment because without a law, there can't be any breaking of it. Paul is speaking here and he's emphasizing how God’s laws are essential for defining what sin is.

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Imagine you're playing a game with your friends but no one has told you the rules yet. You can't break the rules if you don’t know them, right? In the same way, without God’s law, we wouldn’t know what it means to do wrong.

역사적 배경

The Apostle Paul wrote Romans around A.D. 57-58 to a diverse group of Christians in Rome. At this time, there was much debate about following Jewish laws and understanding grace from Jesus.

오늘의 적용

Think about traffic lights at an intersection. Without them, drivers wouldn't know when to stop or go, leading to chaos and accidents. Similarly, God’s law helps us understand right from wrong and live peaceful lives.

주제

• law
• sin
• wrath
• grace
• righteousness
• transgression

관련 구절

• Genesis 2:17
• Leviticus 5:17
• Romans 3:20
• Galatians 3:19
• James 2:10

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자주 묻는 질문

What does 'the law worketh wrath' mean in this context?

It means that when people break God’s laws, it results in punishment or wrath because they have sinned. The law itself doesn't cause anger but reveals sin and its consequences.

How can we understand 'where no law is, there is no transgression'?

This means that without a set of rules or laws, actions cannot be considered sinful because there’s nothing to compare them against. It highlights the importance of God's laws in defining sin.

What role does this verse play in understanding grace?

It helps contrast the idea of law and grace; while the law reveals sin, grace offers forgiveness without the need for perfect adherence to law, showing God’s love beyond rules.

Is it still important to follow the law if we have grace?

Yes, even with grace, following the law is crucial as it guides our actions and helps us understand what pleases God. Grace complements the law by offering forgiveness when we fall short.