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Can we earn salvation through the Law or not?

Claim:

Jesus told the lawyer that he should follow the Law and give to the poor in order to inherit eternal life. How does this harmonize with the ubiquitous NT teaching that salvation cannot be earned through the Law (Gal. 2:21; Eph. 2:8-9?

Response:

See comments on Romans 2:7.

About The Author
James Rochford

James earned a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, graduating magna cum laude. He is the founder of Evidence Unseen and the author of several books. James enjoys serving as a pastor at Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and their two sons.