Romans 1-3

The last verse of Romans 3 asks a familiar question; "Do we then nullify the Law through faith?" The question sounds strikingly similar to Jesus' statement in Matt 5:17; "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets." In both cases the Messiah and his apostle answer in unison - Faith establishes the Law, it does not destroy it. The foundation of truth is presented most clearly in the Law. Under the Law the faithful obeyed and offered their own sacrifices. Jesus' ministry was to neither do away with the revelation of the Law or replace it with a new Law. In Jesus the Law finds its completion.  This opens the way for God's grace to flow upon believers. Under grace the faithful obey and adopt Jesus' sacrifice as their own.
Stuart