As It Was Given Interpreting the Law of God (8) We must always first understand the Law in its original setting. Do I say these things on human authority? Does not the Law say the same? For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it ...
The Saints in the Earth Interpreting the Law of God (7) Our forebears in the faith would not accept our ignorance of God’s Law. As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. Psalm 16:3 Most Christians are as ignorant of the history of the ...
School’s in Session Interpreting the Law of God (6) The Spirit is teaching, but are we listening? “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And ...
The Law and Good Works Interpreting the Law of God (5) We cannot do good works unless we know what they are. So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. Romans 7:12 Even the youngest Christian understands that faith in Christ is connected to good works. Christians are expected ...
Good Enough for the Apostles Interpreting the Law of God (4) The Apostles loved the Law; shouldn’t we? So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. James 2:12 Jesus taught that a day is coming when all people will be evaluated by the works they ...
Before Love Dies Interpreting the Law of God (3) The Law is the key to true love. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall ...
False Interpretations Interpreting the Law of God (2) Bad understanding is no excuse for not understanding at all. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, ...
The Neglect of God’s Law Interpreting the Law of God (1) We cannot interpret God’s Law if we continue to neglect it. If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9 The Law of God, Paul insisted, is holy and righteous and good (Rom. 7:12). ...
Distributive Justice The Rule of Law: Justice (7) We are our brothers’ keepers. “For six years you shall sow your land and gather in its yield, but the seventh year you shall let it rest and lie fallow, that the poor of your people may eat; and what they leave behind the beasts ...
Retributive Justice The Rule of Law: Justice (6) Deliberate acts of injustice require retribution. “If a man gives to his neighbor money or goods to keep safe, and it is stolen, then, if the thief is found, he shall pay double.” Exodus 22:7 Of course, there will always be people who care but little ...