God gave His law to define right and wrong, reveal sin, teach people how to love God and others, and show a way of life that is good for humanity. The law cannot save us; salvation is God’s gift through Jesus Christ. But God’s law reveals the righteous standard by which Christians learn how God … Read more
What is the New Covenant? The New Covenant is God’s promise, established through Jesus Christ, to forgive sin, give His Holy Spirit, and write His laws upon the hearts and minds of His people. Jeremiah 31:31–33 and Hebrews 8:8–10 show that the New Covenant does not simply abolish God’s law. It transforms the believer so … Read more
Which Old Testament laws should Christians obey today? God’s moral law—including the Ten Commandments—continues to define righteous conduct for Christians. The sacrificial system pointed forward to Jesus Christ and was fulfilled by His sacrifice, while many civil laws governed ancient Israel as a nation. The principles throughout God’s law, however, remain valuable instruction for Christians … Read more
The Bible teaches that law and grace do not oppose each other. God’s grace provides forgiveness through Jesus Christ, while His law defines sin and shows believers how to live in obedience. Christians are saved by grace through faith, but true faith leads to obedience to God’s commandments. Few topics in Christianity create more confusion … Read more
Did Jesus abolish the Law?No. Jesus said, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets” (Matthew 5:17). He fulfilled the law by perfectly obeying it and revealing its full spiritual meaning—not by abolishing God’s commandments. The New Testament teaches that Christians are saved by grace and called to obey God … Read more