Biblical explanation
Paul writes: "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." Romans 10:4 The word "end" can carry the meaning of goal, culmination, or intended outcome. The context is important. Paul is explaining that Israel sought righteousness through its own understanding rather than submitting to God's righteousness. Christ is therefore the answer to the righteousness problem. This agrees with Romans 3:31: "Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law." It also agrees with Romans 7:12: "The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good." Romans 10:4 should not be isolated from Romans 3:31 and Romans 7:12. Christ is the basis of righteousness, but Paul does not say that faith makes God's law worthless.
Key takeaway
Salvation is entirely by grace through faith in Christ. His atoning sacrifice, heavenly ministry, and intercession are the foundation of assurance; obedience, Sabbath faithfulness, and loving service are the fruit of a redeemed life, never a way to purchase acceptance with God.