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What problem was Paul addressing when he argued against “works of the Law”?

Sergio DeSoto · claim

Part of a series: questions that make more sense when the Tanakh and the New Testament are read together.

Paul's own language in Galatians is aimed at a specific claim — being justified by “works of the law” (Galatians 2:15–16). Romans asks the question outright: “Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law” (Romans 3:31).

What problem was Paul actually answering, and is it the problem most readers assume?

  • Galatians 2:15–16
  • Romans 3:31

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