Why does the law speak, according to Romans 3:19 — is it only for Israel?
Romans 3:19 says the law speaks to those under the law, which would be Israel, but also so that every mouth may be stopped. That purpose includes the whole human race, not just Israel, so no one can offer a word of argument before God.
Les teaches that Romans 3:19 first says the law speaks to those who are under the law, which would be Israel. But the verse adds that this is so every mouth may be stopped, and Les explains the mouths in view are the whole human race, not just Israel. He compares Galatians, where Christ came to redeem those under the law so that all might receive the adoption of sons. Les also points to Revelation 20: at the great white throne, lost humanity will have no argument, no debate, no jury trial. Each will stand before the righteous judge, Christ Jesus Himself, and see the record; even those who point to their works will hear, 'Depart from me, I never knew you.'
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
More Questions
Who are 'them who are under the law' in Romans 3:19?
In Romans 3:19, those who are 'under the law' refers to Israel, not the whole human race yet.
Who does the law speak to according to Romans 3:19?
Romans 3:19 teaches that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law.
Does Romans 3:19 apply to the whole world or only to Israel?
Although only Israel was under the law, Romans 3:19 is addressed to the whole human race and stops every mouth, so the law condemns all mankind, not just Israel.
Who is the Law speaking to in Romans 3:19?
The Law speaks to those who are under the Law, and that refers to Israel.