Matthew 11:12
and from the days of John the baptist to this time, the kingdom of heaven is as it were forced into, and the most pressing seize upon it with eagerness.
Luke 13:24
But He said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for I tell you, many will desire to enter in, and shall not be able.
Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets continued until John: from that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every one presseth into it.
John 1:17
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ:
Romans 4:15
Now the law worketh wrath; for where there is no law, there is no transgression.
2 Corinthians 3:7-9
Now if the ministration of death which was in writing, and engraven on stones, was so glorious that the children of Israel could not look stedfastly on the face of Moses, because of the lustre of his countenance, which was to be taken away:
Galatians 3:10-11
For as many as are of the works of the law, are under the curse; for it is written, Cursed be every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.
Galatians 3:19
What then availeth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come, to whom the promise was made; and it was delivered by angels in the hand of a mediator.
Galatians 3:22
But the scripture hath shut up all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come with freedom to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace for our seasonable help.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Having therefore, brethren, free admission into the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 12:18-25
Ye are not come to a tangible mountain, and burning fire, and a thick cloud, and darkness, and tempest,
Hebrews 12:29
for our God is a consuming fire.