What actually takes place, however?...

Because of the law of sin that dwells in our flesh we are unable to do what the Law of Moses commands. We are made aware of our sinful behaviour without finding any means by which to change our behaviour.

We see ourselves to be naked when the light of the Law of Moses shines on us. We come under guilt, under condemnation.

Because we are unable to change our behaviour the end result is death—the destruction of our fellowship with God (I John 1:7).