Justice, Only Justice The Rule of Law: Justice (1) From the government of the soul to the culture, God seeks justice. “Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 16:19 In this series we have been considering the Lord’s ...
The Last Word The Rule of Law: Interpreting God’s Law (7) The Apostles have the last word on understanding God’s Law. Moses brought their case before the LORD. And the LORD said to Moses… Numbers 27:5, 6 Jesus’ apostles understood themselves to be the last word on all matters of faith and ...
Look to Jesus The Rule of Law: Justice (6) Jesus embodies and expands the righteousness of the Law. Moses brought their case before the LORD. And the LORD said to Moses… Numbers 27:5, 6 Jesus fulfilled the Law of God, both in terms of the righteousness it demands if we would know the ...
Consult the Prophets The Rule of Law: Interpreting God’s Law (5) The Old Testament continues the trajectory of justice in God’s Law. Moses brought their case before the LORD. And the LORD said to Moses… Numbers 27:5, 6 As Moses sought the Lord concerning the inquiry made by the daughters of Zelophehad, ...
Seek the Lord The Rule of Law: Interpreting God’s Law (4) To apply God’s Law justly we must seek the Lord. Moses brought their case before the LORD. Numbers 27:5 God has designed that His Law should be read, studied, understood, and practiced within the framework of His Covenant community. No one ...
Grounded on Promises The Rule of Law: Interpreting God’s Law (3) The Law of God aims at enabling us to realize the promises of God. Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of Manasseh the son ...
Know the Law! The Rule of Law: Interpreting the Law of God. Making just use of the Law of God begins in knowing the Law. Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of Manasseh the son ...
Part and Whole The Rule of Law: Interpreting God’s Law (1) The Law is the cornerstone of Scripture. Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, son of Gilead, son of Machir, son of Manasseh, from the clans of Manasseh the son of Joseph. The names of his ...
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 ...
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 ...