“What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?” …An exposition of Romans 10:4, which says: “Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes,” will help in understanding what is means that Christians are not under the law. The apostle Paul clarifies the effects […]
“What is the purpose of the Mosaic Law?”……The Mosaic Law was given specifically to the nation of Israel (Exodus 19; Leviticus 26:46Romans 9:4). It was made up of three parts: the Ten Commandments, the ordinances, and the worship system, which included the priesthood, the tabernacle, the offerings, and the festivals (Exodus 20-40; Leviticus 1-7; 23). […]
“What is the greatest commandment?”……Answer: Jesus was asked this very question by a Pharisee who was considered to be "an expert in the law" (Matthew 22:34-36). Jesus answered by saying: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important […]
“What is the law of Christ?”……Galatians 6:2 states, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ" (emphasis added). What exactly is the law of Christ, and how is it fulfilled by carrying each other's burdens? While the law of Christ is also mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:21, the […]
“What is the difference between laws, commands, commandments, decrees, and statutes?”……In Deuteronomy 6:1-├ö├ç├┤3 we read of laws, commands, commandments, decrees, and statutes: "Now this is the commandment-the statutes and the rules-that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you" (HCSB, verse 1, emphasis added). Other translations use words like decrees or laws. All these […]
Seven Laws of Noah Among religious branches of Judaism, the Seven Laws of Noah(Hebrew: ├Ä┬«├Ä├ª├Ä├│ ├Ä├ù├Ä┬¬├Ä├▓├Ä├▓├Ä┬¼ ├Ä├ª├Ä├í├Ä├û ├Ä├í├Ä├╣├ö├ç├ä ShevamitzvotB’neiNoach), or the Noahide Laws, are a set of moral imperatives that, according to the Talmud, were given by God[1] as a binding set of laws for the “children of Noah” ├ö├ç├┤ that is, all of humanity.[2][3] […]
…“What is the curse of the law?”…As opposed to the blessing, which is grace, the Law is a curse upon all mankind, none of whom can possibly fulfill its requirements. While the Law itself is perfect and holy, those who try to justify themselves before its holy Author bring not His blessing, but His curse […]