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 ...

Vaunt Not The Law of God: Questions and Answers We must not use the Law to vaunt ourselves. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? 1 Timothy 1:6, 7 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they ...

The Righteousness of Christ—Only The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law must define the fruit which issues from our salvation. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? Romans 5:17 If, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of ...

Not unto Salvation The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law will not save us. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? Ephesians 2:8, 9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not as a result of ...

Unlawful Not To Use It The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Law has many uses, if we use it lawfully. Of what use, really, is the Law of God? 1 Timothy 1:8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully…. The question may arise to some: Since Christ has ...

A Final Word on Worship The Law of God: Questions and Answers The worship of God is a mystery which only those who know Him can penetrate. And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been ...

Participating in the Lord The Law of God: Questions and Answers The Lord’s Supper offers a unique experience of participating in the Lord. What’s the purpose of the religious laws of the Old Testament? The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread we ...

For Remembering the Work of the Lord The Law of God: Questions and Answers The sacraments replay the work of God, and by them we proclaim His salvation. What’s the purpose of the religious laws in the Old Testament? For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the ...

Renewing in God’s Covenant The Law of God: Questions and Answers The ceremonial laws remind us of the discipline required for renewal in God’s Covenant. What’s the purpose of the religious laws in the Old Testament? “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you ...

The Duties of Those Served The Law of God: Questions and Answers God’s people are to provide for their ministers and submit to their pastoral care. What’s the purpose of the religious laws in the Old Testament? One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches. Galatians ...