The Everlasting Covenant

The Law makes Sin Manifest

The law entered for the purpose of making the sins of the people stand out in the boldest relief. The sin which lies dormant, and of whose power we are unconscious because we have never entered into mortal combat with it, springs into life and activity when the law enters. “Without the law sin was dead.” ¹ The law sets forth sin in its true character and magnitude, and arms it with its power—the power of death. “By the law is the knowledge of sin.” ² To point out sin, and to show its hideous strength, is the sole office of the law. EVCO 288.1