From the Scriptures I know that in Christ I have become dead to the law. I have been made a new creation which is made alive through Christ Jesus.  In the last verse of chapter two of Galatians God makes it clear that righteousness is not given to us by obedience to the law but rather by the grace of God which is given to us by faith in Christ.   After reading the book of Galatians I am in awe of the love of God because it is so far beyond my understanding.  The fact that God loves me so much that He gave His son so that I may have life through Him I view as the ultimate expression of the deep love of God and the desire that He has for me to draw closer to Him.  The cross of Christ helped bridge the gap that I have because of sin and it has brought me to a new life in Christ.  In conclusion, I am very thankful to God for what He has done in my life and how wonderful He is.