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Thrust from the Altar of God Interpreting the Law of God (46) Removal from the community of faith is a type of death sentence. “But if a man willfully attacks another to kill him by cunning, you shall take him…

Take Jurisdiction Interpreting the Law of God (45) Church leaders must act on behalf of the purity of the Body of Christ. Let him who has done this thing be removed from among you. 1 Corinthians 5:2 The Law of…

Still a Sin Interpreting the Law of God (44) We live in an age of grace, but the Law still serves to define sin. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that…

Capital Punishment Interpreting the Law of God (43) The Law of God endorses the death penalty under certain conditions. “A man shall not take his father’s wife, so that he does not uncover his father’s nakedness.” Deuteronomy 22:30 “If a…

Once More, for Emphasis Interpreting the Law of God (42) The oxen statute packs a double whammy. Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture…

The Corinthians Are Like the Greedy Owner Interpreting the Law of God (41) If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too much if we reap material things from you? If others share this rightful claim on you,…

Paul Is Like the Ox Interpreting the Law of God (40) Paul likened himself to the muzzled ox. Do I say these things on human authority? Does not the Law say the same? For it is written in the Law…

Is God Concerned for Oxen? Interpreting the Law of God (39) Justice, not oxen, is the point. Do I say these things on human authority? Does not the Law say the same? For it is written in the Law of…

Proportionate Benefit Interpreting the Law of God (38) Creatures should be allowed to share proportionately in the benefits they bring to men. “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out grain.” Deuteronomy 25:4 It is possible, I…

Dominion Interpreting the Law of God (37) God’s Law affirms man’s right to exercise dominion over the animals. Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 A…