God's law speaks to those who are under the law. This would certainly include the Jews, for the law of God was given to them in writing (first engraved on stones by God, then written on parchment in the Holy Scriptures). Yet, the law speaks to the Gentiles as well, since they have it inscribed upon their consciences. " [The Gentiles] show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness" (Romans 2:15). Thus, every Jew and every Gentile begins life under the law.
Remember, when the law speaks, it is saying, "Be holy, be loving, be perfect." The result of all people have received this message (either externally in writing, or internally upon the conscience) is that "every mouth [is] stopped.
What would we say if we stood before God, and He evaluated our lives by His law? How could we answer if God said, "Here is your life; here is My law; now, give an account of yourself." Our "mouths [would be] stopped." We could provide no excuse, explanation, or justification.
The law produces accountability to God. And this accountability is universal. "All the world (is) guilty before God." There are no exceptions. Everyone in all the world is included. The law of God reveals to all humanity what sin really is.
Sin is not a cultural phenomenon. It is a divine revelation of what is absolutely unacceptable before God in light of His holy character. "By the law is the knowledge of sin." Man would have no insight into this matter were it not for the law of God.
Murder, adultery, stealing, lying, coveting, etc. are all revealed to mankind by God's law.
Through God's law, we are all accountable to Him for our sins.
Can a man live Holy, perfect, loving, and sinless? We know he can't. We are ar all guilty before a holy and righteous God.
So, God sent His only begotten Son to die on the cross for you and me.
To Give us live more abundantly, setting us free from the law to live a life of grace and mercy.
Good works can not blot out the sin of man as the Jews believe since they have had no temple for animal sacrifice since 70A.D.
Our own merits will not work Paul the Apostle made that clear.
So apart from grace and mercy, asking for forgiveness and repenting where do we go? If not to the Throne of grace...
Gal 3:10
For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
John 17: 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should[fn] give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
There is only one question to ask, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
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