A Constant Guide The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law is the Christian’s “core curriculum.” Of what use, really, is the Law of God? Psalm 119:9-11 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander ...
Even to Unbelievers The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law indicts the sin even of unbelievers. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? Matthew 14:3, 4 For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because John had ...
How Shall They Know? The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law provides the antidote to moral relativism. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? Romans 7:7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not ...
Guilt, Shame, Fear The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law makes conviction possible. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? John 16:8 “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment….” We know that sin is lawlessness; thus, the Law of God is a reliable ...
The Importance of Conscience The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law resonates with the conscience of every person. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? Hebrews 9:14 …how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead ...
Written on Our Hearts The Law of God: Questions and Answers The works of the Law are written on the heart of every person. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? Romans 2:14, 15 For when the Gentiles, who not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a ...
Putting the Spotlight on Sin The Law of God: Questions and Answers By the Law comes the knowledge of sin. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? 1 John 3:4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. It’s not surprising that, in many churches today, we don’t hear ...
Apart from the Gospel The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law is part of the Gospel, not its opposite. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? 1 Timothy 1:8, 11 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully… in accordance with the glorious gospel of the ...
To Control Others The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law is not a tool for controlling others. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? John 7:49 “But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed.” I suspect that one reason, perhaps the primary reason, most Christians today want little ...
A Tool for Outward Conformity The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law must be part of sound teaching. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? 1 Timothy 1:5, 6 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain ...