Law and Grace Contrasted

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"The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." John 1:1717For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17).
"Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." Rom. 10:44For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. (Romans 10:4).
"By Him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses." Acts 13:3939And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. (Acts 13:39).
The two principles are distinct and in sharpest contrast; they cannot possibly be mixed, nor added one to the other.
The law makes all depend upon what I am for God. Grace makes all depend upon what God is for me.
The law demands; grace bestows.
The law condemns; grace justifies.
The law curses; grace blesses.
The law keeps one in bondage; grace sets the believer free.
The law says: "Thou shalt do." Grace says: "It is done."
The law requires righteousness from man.
Grace places righteousness upon man.