Rom 4:15 | TNotes | STEP | 4:15 The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break! (literally where there is no law, neither is there transgression ): Paul always uses the word “transgression” to denote disobedience of a clear commandment of God (see also 2:23 ; 5:14 ; Gal 3:19 ; 1 Tim 2:14 ). Transgression only exists where the law exists, which is why the law always brings punishment . The law that God gave to the Israelites specified requirements in great detail, which made the people more accountable for sin than before. So when they inevitably disobeyed the law, God brought more severe punishment upon them.

dGal 3:19►

e1 Tim 2:14►

‏ Romans 4:15

4:15 ^a The only way to avoid breaking the law is to have no law to break! (literally where there is no law, neither is there transgression): Paul always uses the word “transgression” to denote disobedience of a clear commandment of God (see also 2:23 ^b; 5:14 ^c; Gal 3:19 ^d; 1 Tim 2:14 ^e). Transgression only exists where the law exists, which is why the law always brings punishment. The law that God gave to the Israelites specified requirements in great detail, which made the people more accountable for sin than before. So when they inevitably disobeyed the law, God brought more severe punishment upon them.