The Scope of God’s Law Jesus instituted a better covenant with better promises. “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the rules that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you….” Deuteronomy 6:1 It’s good to remind ourselves what we mean by “the Law of God.” In the Old Testament, God’s ...
Only Two Options Everyone is ruled by some law, either God’s or from some other source. And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the LORD your God. You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where ...
Demand Consistency Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (7) And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul said to him, “God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! Are you sitting to judge me according to the law, and ...
All Things Good Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (6) Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God’s servant for your good. Romans 13:3, 4 Ask any public official whether he wants to ...
Public and Private Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (5) 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 been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” Matthew 14:3, 4 The ...
To Check the Hubris of Leaders Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (4) Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last. Acts 12:23 Few vocations seem more designed to promote hubris on the ...
A Lengthening of Prosperity Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (3) “Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.” Daniel 4:27 That a nation ...
The Destruction of Nations Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (2) Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment….” Amos 1:3 In the language of Scripture, “transgression” indicates any violation of the Law of God (cf. 1 John 3:4). Nations and peoples ...
What Nations Desire Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (1) “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’” Deuteronomy 4:6 From ...
A Constant Guide Law Matters: The Law and Sin (7) 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 from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might ...