Q 35: How does the Law relate to the salvation of the Lord?

A 35: Through obedience to the Law believers work out their salvation, and all its benefits, by walking in love as Jesus walked (Phil. 2.12, 13; 1 Jn. 2.1-6; 1 Jn. 5.1-3)

The end of the commandments is love for God and neighbor (Matt. 22.34-40). The goal of all instruction in the Christian faith is this love (1 Tim. 1.5). Such love is the defining attribute of the follower of Jesus Christ (Jn. 13.35). Believers are to devote themselves to, to be zealous for, and not to grow weary of doing those good works of love for which they have been redeemed (Tit. 2.14; 3.8; Gal. 6.9, 10; Eph. 3.8-10). This is the path that Jesus walked and along which the Holy Spirit leads all who are His true followers.

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