The Law Was Not Abolished (part I)
Two Perspectives: Under Law vs. Under Grace. A significant group of misguided souls alleges that the "grace" of Jesus Christ has dispensed with the need for "law." which is right? Shalom, Apostle GCJ
Two Perspectives: Under Law vs. Under Grace. A significant group of misguided souls alleges that the "grace" of Jesus Christ has dispensed with the need for "law." which is right?
Shalom, Apostle GCJ
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“DISOVERING THE KINGDOM OF GOD WITHIN YOU” LUKE 17:21<br />
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4. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Law</strong> has no life-giving<br />
properties. It defines what is right,<br />
but doesn't empower mankind to<br />
keep it (Romans 7).<br />
5. <strong>The</strong> Christian is not under "the <strong>Law</strong>" as a means to attaining life (Rom. 6:13). However, believers<br />
can look to the law as an expression of the character of God to see what God wants to accomplish in<br />
him. (Galatians 3:21; 22; 5:13-14, 22,23).<br />
6. Christ is the Living Torah. He is the ultimate model of right and wrong. <strong>The</strong> believer is to model<br />
Christ, and in modeling Christ, he will ultimately fulfill the law (Romans 8:2-4).<br />
7. <strong>The</strong> believer is not free from the responsibility to keep the Ten Commandments because they<br />
reflect the character of God. <strong>The</strong> believer is responsible to reflect the character of God however it is<br />
expressed.<br />
<strong>Law</strong> in the Book of Galatians<br />
This section summarizes the approach to law outlined by the Apostle Paul in the Book of Galatians.<br />
It does so by listing the verses and then summarizing their purpose below:<br />
Gal. 1:9 A curse is pronounced on those who pervert the gospel.<br />
Gal. 2:15 Justification is by faith (sola fide), not by law keeping.<br />
Gal. 3:3 Sanctification is by faith and Spirit.<br />
Continue:<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> righteousness of God<br />
(expressed in the law) is what God<br />
demands and will accomplish in His<br />
work in history (Psalm 96:1, 11-13,<br />
97:1, 2; Is 9:6,7).
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