It is shut out. No, but by a law of faith. 28 For this reason, then, a man may get righteousness by faith without the works of the law.
All mankind are sinners.
Their education in the knowledge of the true God and the many favours shown to the children of Abraham, were all means of grace. But the Scriptures were so especially important to them. Hearing God's word is the chief happiness of a people. God will fulfil his promises to his people, and bring his threatened vengeance upon unbelievers. The obstinate unbelief of the Jews, proved man's need of the righteousness of God by faith, and also his justice in punishing for sin.