20 But a mediator is not needed when there is only one side. And God is only one.

21 The Purpose of the Law of Moses Does this mean that the law is against God’s promises? Never! If there were a law that could give men life, then we could be made right by following that law.

22 But this is not true, because the Scriptures showed that the whole world is bound by sin. This was so that the promise would be given through faith. And it is given to people who believe in Jesus Christ.