Matthew 11:12
But from the time of John the Baptist until now men have been taking the Kingdom of Heaven by storm and impetuously crowding into it.
Luke 13:24
"You must strain every nerve to get in through the narrow door, for I tell you many will try to get in, and will not succeed,
Luke 16:16
Until John came, it was the Law and the Prophets. From that time the Kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone has been crowding into it.
Romans 4:15
For the Law only brings down God's wrath; where there is no law, there is no violation of it.
2 Corinthians 3:7-9
But if the religion of death, carved in letters of stone, was ushered in with such splendor, so that the Israelites could not look at Moses' face on account of the brightness that was fading from it,
Galatians 3:10-11
For there is a curse upon all who rely on obedience to the Law, for the Scripture says, "Cursed be anyone who does not stand by everything that is written in the Book of the Law and obey it."
Galatians 3:19
Then what about the Law? It was a later addition, designed to produce transgressions, until the descendant to which the promise was made should come, and it was enacted by means of angels, through an intermediary;
Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture describes all mankind as the prisoners of sin, so that the promised blessing might on the ground of faith in Jesus Christ be given to those who have faith.
Hebrews 4:16
So let us come with courage to God's throne of grace to receive his forgiveness and find him responsive when we need his help.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Since then, brothers, we have free access to the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 12:18-25
For it is no tangible blazing fire that you have come up to, no blackness and darkness and storm,
Hebrews 12:29
for our God is a consuming fire.