Law

Moses and Elijah with Jesus on the Mount – Luke 9:30-31
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Apart from his resurrection, this was Jesus’ most vivid sign of who he was, the one pointed to by the law and the prophets, the Son of God.

The End of the Law – Romans 10:4
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Righteousness is available, not to those who have the law and follow it, but to all who believe, Jews and Gentiles alike.

Gentile Believers and the Law – Acts 15:28-29
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It is important to recognize that saving faith is not passive. Saving faith is fruitful and productive, resulting in good works.

Delighting in the Law of the Lord – Psalm 119:33-35
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Take delight in the law of the Lord. Because in obedience comes life in harmony with our creator and redeemer.

What Makes Something Wrong? – Romans 7:7
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God has put within us a moral compass, a conscience, that makes us moral creatures, unlike the other animals we share the planet with.

Is the Whole Bible About Jesus?
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Is the whole Bible about Jesus? By and large, yes. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. They all point to him.

The Purpose of the Law – Mark 2:27
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What is the purpose of the Old Testament Law? It pointed out our need for a savior. But it also served as a guide to a healthy life.

Sin and the Law – Romans 7:8-9
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Without the law, sin does not have an opportunity to express itself. But when a commandment is given, the ugliness within us is exposed.

Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets – Luke 24:44
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Throughout its pages, the Bible tells a consistent story. The Old Testament looks forward to the work of Jesus fulfilled in the New Testament.

Sermon on the Mount: Understanding the Law – Matt. 5:17-20
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Before Jesus expounds on some teachings of the Law, he first helps his hearers to understand his relationship to the Law.

Jesus As the Fulfillment of the Law and Prophets
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Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. But what did he mean? That he fulfilled some prophecy? Or something much more?

Serve One Another in Love – Galatians 5:13-14
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We have been set free from the law. But not to do whatever we want. Instead, we have been set free so that we can humbly serve one another in love.