Matthew 11:12
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force.
Luke 13:24
"Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Romans 4:15
because the law brings wrath, for where there is no law there is no transgression.
2 Corinthians 3:7-9
Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, fading though it was,
Galatians 3:10-11
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, to do them."
Galatians 3:19
Why the Law then? It was added because of transgressions, having been ordained through angels by the agency of a mediator, until the seed would come to whom the promise had been made.
Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture has bound everyone under sin, so that that what was promised by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 12:18-25
For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and to a blazing fire, and to darkness and gloom and whirlwind,
Hebrews 12:29
for our God is a consuming fire.